Graham Potter emerges as the Premier League side's number one target after holding talks with the former Chelsea manager's agent

Leicester are considering a bold bid to appoint Graham Potter as their next manager, talkSPORT understands.

Potter He has been out of work since April 2023 after being fired for Chelsea just seven months after his arrival from Brighton.

Leicester are looking for a new boss replaces Enzo Marescawho has moved to Stamford Bridge after just one year with the Midlands team.

And Potter has become a contender for the foxeswith director Jon Rudkin pushing hard to strike a deal with the 49-year-old.

talkSPORT reported earlier this week that he has been divided with his long-time agent, John Morris, and Leicester speaking to his new manager.

However, it is understood they may not have the funds needed to bring Potter to the King Power Stadium this summer.

potter formerly rejected a move to Dutch giants Ajax and has been seen as a “real contender” for the title. I work at Manchester United.

He and United's incoming sporting director Dan Ashworth worked together successfully at Brighton.

A move to Leicester would also give him the opportunity to return to work in the Premier League following promotion.

They won the championship title with Maresca to seal an instant return to the top flight.

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talkSPORT understands that Leicester have also celebrated initial conversations with former Nottingham Forest boss Steve Cooper.

The club announced on Friday that club legend Jamie Vardy has signed a new one year contract.

It is also said that the Foxes say goodbye to three senior playersespecially Marc Albrighton, who is leaving after a decade.

Kelechi Iheanacho and Dennis Praet will also leave at the end of their contracts, and Leicester are in talks with Wilfred Ndidi over their future.