Leicester City are on the hunt for a new manager, with an ex-Man United player now believed to be keen on the King Power Stadium opening.
Leicester eye Gary Rowett successors after League One drop
The Foxes are facing a huge summer of change after their relegation to League One was confirmed, and the search for a new manager is already well underway.
With Gary Rowett only in charge on a short-term basis and expected to move on, attention has quickly turned to who will lead the rebuild at the King Power.
Several names have been linked with the job as the club weigh up their options.
Russell Martin was among those mentioned in January as a contender to replace Marti Cifuentes, so he could come back into play, and would bring recent promotion experience from his time with Southampton.
There are also outside links to other coaches with EFL experience, reflecting Leicester’s need to appoint someone who understands the demands of the third tier.
The scale of the task is clear.
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He’s a pretty solid candidate.
Leicester’s drop into League One marks a dramatic fall, coming just a decade after their Premier League title win.
Their relegation from the Championship followed a difficult campaign, including a points deduction and a long run without a clean sheet, underlining how far standards slipped over the season.
They desperately need someone with proven promotion-winning experience, which gives their links to ex-Man United player and Wrexham legend Darren Ferguson real weight.
Ferguson, son of the legendary Sir Alex, has climbed out of England’s third tier on three different occasions, all whilst manager of Peteborough United, and led the Posh to a shock EFL Trophy win against Birmingham City last year.
Reports suggest Leicester have contacted the free agent boss too, and now Ferguson’s stance on the job has come to light via talkSPORT.
According to their report, Ferguson is keen on taking the Leicester job following their relegation, with the vacancy expected to open up fully in the coming weeks.
His interest comes at a time when Leicester are actively assessing candidates who can deliver promotion at the first attempt.
Ferguson’s profile is a familiar one in lower league English football, and that experience could be a major factor in Leicester’s thinking.
The club are not simply looking for a long-term project manager — they need someone capable of delivering immediate results in a demanding division where expectations will be high.
Ferguson’s track record at that level may make him an appealing option, even if his opportunities in higher divisions have been more limited.
At the same time, there are question marks.
Ferguson was dismissed by Peterborough earlier in the 2025/26 season after a poor run of results left them struggling near the bottom of the table.
That recent setback may give Leicester pause as they consider whether he is the right figure to lead a high-pressure promotion push.
Still, his name continues to gather momentum.
He has already been installed as a leading contender in the early betting markets, and his willingness to take on the challenge adds another layer to the story.
For Leicester, the decision is not a straightforward one.
They must balance the need for experience at League One level with the ambition to rebuild a club that has fallen sharply in recent seasons. Ferguson fits part of that brief, but so do other candidates with different styles and backgrounds.
However, with Ferguson apparently keen and firmly in the mix, he is now one of the key names to watch as Leicester prepare for a crucial new chapter.
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