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Potter 'leading contender' for Prem job as ex-Chelsea boss faces tricky decision

12 June 2024 , 16:08
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Top-flight newcomers hope former Brighton chief will consider joining shortlist
Top-flight newcomers hope former Brighton chief will consider joining shortlist

GRAHAM POTTER faces a big decision over his future after being eyed by a Premier League new boys Leicester.

The former Brighton chief has turned down other jobs since Chelsea sacked him in April 2023 after just seven months in charge.

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Graham Potter has bided his time over a return to managementCredit: Getty
West Brom chief Carlos Corberan is also in the running for Leicester
West Brom chief Carlos Corberan is also in the running for LeicesterCredit: Rex

And even in the last few months the 49-year-old has been linked with Manchester United, whose minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe is a big admirer, as well as Ajax.

But Potter dropped down the reported list of contenders for Old Trafford, then saw club chiefs stick with Erik ten Hag after an end-of-season review.

Now The Athletic claim Leicester hope to persuade Potter to join a shortlist alongside West Brom boss Carlos Corberan.

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The Championship winners lost Enzo Maresca to Chelsea this month.

The Italian manager arrived at the King Power Stadium 12 months ago to take the Foxes straight back up to the Prem.

His departure has prompted Leicester owner Aiyawatt Srivaddhanaprabha to reignite his long-term interest in Potter.

It's understood the Englishman turned the Foxes down in April 2023.

Instead Dean Smith came in until the end of the season but failed to avert relegation.


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Maresca then landed the permanent Leicester role - with such success that he's replaced the axed Mauricio Pochettino at Stamford Bridge.

West Brom boss Corberan is regarded as a serious rival to Potter for the Foxes.

The  former Huddersfield and Olympiacos chief, 41, has impressed with both results and style of play since taking over at the Hawthorns in October 2022.

The Baggies even extended his contract until 2027 after he was linked to old club Leeds last year.

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Leicester hope to have a managerial team in place quickly as they confront a testing time off the field.

The Foxes must deal with a Premier League charge over Financial Fair Play that could mean a points deduction if found guilty.

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