Graham Potter is not currently under consideration to replace sacked Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager, sources have told BBC Sport. The former Brighton and Chelsea head coach and the club have not spoken since the summer, sources said.

Leicester parted ways with the former Nottingham Forest boss just 12 games into the new season after appointing him in the summer following the 2-1 defeat to Chelsea at the King Power Stadium on Saturday, a result which left the team just one point above the relegation zone.

"Potter is someone I would like to see at Leicester - if we can get him."

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