How likely it would be for Liam Rosenior to join Leicester City as their new manager | OneFootball

Leicester City have been linked with an ambitious move to bring Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior in as their new manager.

Leicester City are set for a turbulent summer as they prepare for life back in the Championship.

The Foxes have already been hit with a PSR charge, which means they have the threat of a hefty points deduction hanging over them going into the new season.

As well as that, there are doubts over the future of manager Ruud van Nistelrooy, who hasn’t exactly impressed since he was named as Steve Cooper’s successor.

Leicester City managerial latest as Liam Rosenior linked with role

Despite claims the Dutchman will leave, van Nistelrooy remains in charge for now, but it has been said that Leicester are looking at alternatives.

Russell Martin was heavily linked with the job, but Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett cooled talk that the ex-Southampton chief would take over at the King Power Stadium.

However, he did reveal two other names were in the frame, one of which was Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior.

The 40-year-old will be well-known to Foxes fans, as he impressed in the Championship with Hull before he was surprisingly sacked, which resulted in him landing his current role with the Ligue 1 outfit.

Liam Rosenior would be a real coup for Leicester City

Of course, there are risks with any managerial appointment, but the reality is that Rosenior ticks a lot of boxes for Leicester, starting with the fact he has Championship experience, as his Hull side just missed out on the play-offs in the 2023/24 season.

Furthermore, he encourages a fast, attacking style of play, whilst he is known for developing younger players, which will be part of the strategy in the Midlands.

Yet, despite Leicester’s apparent interest, it’s hard to see why he would make the move right now.

Firstly, Rosenior seems very happy in France, and he signed a new contract with Strasbourg at the end of April.

Even though some will argue contracts mean little in modern football, it proves he is happy, and it will presumably make it difficult for Leicester, or any other club, to prise him away.

Strasbourg qualified for the UEFA Conference League, and their relationship with Chelsea means Rosenior has access to some highly-rated youngsters.

Plus, there will be a feeling at the club that they can push for Europe once again next season.

Leicester are a big club with a lot of potential.

Leicester ahead of the new season.