Rafa Benitez and Brendan Rodgers on the shortlist - Sky sources
Monday 25 February 2019 22:35, UK
Belgium head coach Roberto Martinez is not in contention to become the next Leicester manager, Sky Sports News understands.
Martinez is said to be on Leicester's shortlist to replace Claude Puel, who was sacked on Saturday, but it is understood the former Everton manager is fully focused on taking Belgium into the Euros.
Brendan Rodgers and Rafa Benitez are the other contenders to succeed Puel, according to Sky sources, but, in the meantime, Leicester are said to be considering an interim appointment until the end of the season.
The Leicester hierarchy fear deals for Benitez and Rodgers, who manage Newcastle and Celtic respectively, may take some time to negotiate so are pursuing a temporary option.
Sky Sports News also understands that Neil Lennon would listen to Leicester if they opt to appoint an interim manager until the end of the season.
Former England manager Sam Allardyce would also be interested in taking the role on either an interim or permanent basis.
Lennon left Hibernian last month by mutual consent, while Allardyce has been without a job in football management since departing Everton last summer after a six-month spell in charge.
