Leicester City are expected to change manager ahead of 2025/26 and the reason for the hold-up has now been shared.
Russell Martin has been tipped as the favourite to become the Foxes’ new boss for some time now.
It comes after Ruud van Nistelrooy, who took over in November 2024, was unable to prevent Leicester City from being relegated from the Premier League.
Van Nistelrooy made a presentation to Leicester’s hierarchy recently, but that has not been enough to keep his job, it seems.
It was thought that Leicester and Martin have already agreed terms, and the manager is now just waiting on the club to complete the appointment.
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Why Leicester City are yet to part with Ruud van Nistelrooy
Leicester face a minimum 12-point deduction going into the 2025/26 season amid another charge from the Premier League.
The Midlands outfit have already escaped two charges, but a double-figure punishment would be a big blow to their chances of winning promotion from the Championship.
Leicester’s owner sent a warning to players about the financial implications of sacking Van Nistelrooy during the 2024/25 season.
Now, The Athletic have shared an insight into why the Dutchman is yet to be relieved of his duties.
They reported that Leicester could be waiting until the end of the 2024/25 financial year to make a managerial change.
The reason for this is so that the cost would be in the following financial year, rather than the current, which ends in June.
This would help with the club’s ongoing PSR problems, which, as already mentioned, could cost them at least 12 points.
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Leicester City transfer budget
Whoever the manager is come the start of 2025/26, they are expected to have been given a healthy transfer budget.
This comes with EFL Analysis learning recently that Leicester shouldn’t be forced to sell any players this summer despite their ongoing financial problems.
In terms of potential transfers, a Jamie Vardy replacement is now needed following the striker’s decision to leave at the end of his contract.
Meanwhile, Martin is now expected to join Rangers shortly, leaving the Foxes with one less potential replacement for Ruud.