Leicester City chief is a ‘huge admirer’ of Danny Rohl after Southampton spell, he could be ‘ideal’ fit

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Sheffield Wednesday head coach Danny Rohl is currently the leading candidate for the Leicester City role, and he could have a helping hand with a move to the King Power Stadium.

Since suffering relegation to the Championship last season, Leicester City are in a period of change this summer, both in the dugout and dressing room.

Leicester parted ways with Ruud van Nistelrooy last week, with the decision expected after the Dutchman oversaw the Foxes’ top flight demotion.

Currently, Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is at the top of Leicester’s shortlist, with Leicester entering talks with Sheffield Wednesday to appoint the German.

With Rohl potentially making the switch this summer, a senior Foxes figure is believed to be playing a pivotal role in their pursuit, after witnessing Rohl’s coaching calibre at Southampton.

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Leicester City head of recruitment is a ‘huge admirer’ of Danny Rohl

In June, EFL Analysis revealed that Rohl is the frontrunner at Leicester, which would prove to be a popular play within the Foxes fanbase, as many Leicester fans want Rohl to succeed van Nistelrooy.

Leicester’s pursuit of Rohl was boosted after it emerged last week that his Owls release clause has been slashed to £1m from £5m.

Amid the ongoing financial crisis at Sheffield Wednesday, the German did not return for the Owls’ pre-season, and Rohl told his Owls players he’ll leave this summer.

With all the dominoes falling into play for Leicester’s acquisition of Rohl, another factor as to why the former Southampton coach is the frontrunner has emerged, with the Foxes’ head of recruitment Martyn Glover, believed to be a ‘huge admirer’ of Rohl.

In a Leicester Q&A, Daily Mail reporter Tom Collomosse said: “First thing to remember about Rohl: he is hugely admired by head of recruitment Martyn Glover, who saw him at close quarters at Southampton, when Rohl was part of Ralph Hasenhuttl’s coaching staff.

“Rohl was sounded out when Steve Cooper was sacked last autumn, too – not necessarily as a candidate for that time, but as someone Leicester might turn to in future.

“While all coaches would like some input in transfers, Rohl is a training-ground coach who was educated in Germany, where sporting directors handle transfers and coaches coach.

“If Rohl can settle his contract at Sheffield Wednesday and Leicester can avoid compensation, the German could be an ideal fit.”

Rohl has also been touted for a move to the Premier League, after Brentford appointed Keith Andrews, but the more likely alternative is to see the German become the new Foxes head coach.

Collomosse concluded: “He is also admired by Brentford, potentially to become part of Keith Andrews’ coaching staff, but it would be a surprise if Rohl chose to work for a boss with less experience than he has.”

Rohl will have to prove Glover’s acclaim is true, with the latest Leicester rumours pointing towards a potential summer exodus from the King Power Stadium.

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Danny Rohl could be without club captain Conor Coady if he joins Leicester City

Rohl is at the centre of discussions regarding the changes in the Leicester dugout, at the same time, several Foxes stars are linked with departures.

Leicester captain Conor Coady is set to join Rangers this summer to call time on his two-season stint at the King Power, to link up with former Southampton boss and Leicester target Russell Martin.

Aside from Coady, Real Betis have targeted Wilfried Ndidi this summer, with our Chief Football Correspondent, Graeme Bailey, informing EFL Analysis that Premier League giants Manchester United are also keen on a move for the midfielder.

In the wake of van Nistelrooy’s exit, Bilal El Khannouss’ cryptic message fuelled fears among the fanbase over his possible departure this summer, with the social media post coming just days after it emerged that Bayer Leverkusen are tracking El Khannouss.

If Leicester do appoint Rohl, and allow the aforementioned trio to depart, his coaching acumen, which Glover hailed, will be put to the test, in what is poised to be the best Championship season yet.