Leicester’s pursuit of Danny Rohl could be dealt major blow after key Sheffield Wednesday development

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Leicester City are set to suffer a second relegation in just three years.

The Foxes have been cut 17 points adrift from safety, so Wolves and West Ham just need to pick up two points to relegate them mathematically.

Position	Team	Played MP	Won W	Drawn D	Lost L	For GF	Against GA	Diff GD	Points Pts
16	WolvesWolves	32	10	5	17	47	61	-14	35
17	West HamWest Ham	32	9	8	15	36	54	-18	35
18	IpswichIpswich	32	4	9	19	33	67	-34	21
19	LeicesterLeicester	32	4	6	22	27	72	-45	18
20	SouthamptonSouthampton	32	2	4	26	23	77	-54	10

That’s piled the pressure on Ruud van Nistelrooy and it’s been reported that his future will be decided at the end of the season.

Behind the scenes, Leicester are already doing their due diligence on a number of potential replacements and Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl is believed to be a top candidate.

However, their pursuit of Rohl could already be dealt a major blow as a key development is emerging out of Hillsborough.

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Leicester’s pursuit of Danny Rohl could suffer blow due to potential Sheffield Wednesday takeover

There’s been no final decision on Van Nistelrooy, but Sky Sports journalist Rob Dorsett has noted that there is some uncertainty on both sides.

The much-improved performance against Brighton and Hove Albion on the weekend, which saw City come back on two occasions to draw the match, has led many to question whether there is still fight left in the Dutchman.

But, even with that said, City chiefs can’t chance it and are drawing up a list of potential replacements, which include Liam Rosenior, Russell Martin and, indeed Rohl.

However, the latter could soon become an unattainable target as Sheffield Wednesday have moved one step closer to a takeover.

It’s understood owner Dejphon Chansiri has received interest from three possible buyers, with one located in the UK.

So, if a takeover goes through in the coming months, it will certainly strengthen Wednesday’s chances of retaining Rohl, who has been operating on a limited budget since arriving 18 months ago.

Leicester should seriously consider sticking with Van Nistelrooy

Employing Rohl would require a significant amount of cash, given his lofty £5m release clause.

Then, add on top of that the payout Van Nistelrooy would be entitled to if he was sacked, it becomes a big gamble for the cash-strapped Foxes, who will have to budget this summer.

So, Khun Top and Jon Rudkin should seriously consider keeping the former Manchester United interim, especially if his side can build off the back of a good point on the south coast.

The decision rests with Van Nistelrooy, too, as he’s recently explained that he’ll have to be aligned with the board before pledging his commitment to next season.

“I think it’s very important to be aligned on that with the club. We have to find out over the coming weeks.

“Coming in in December and how the winter window went, taking it into the new season and the challenges we face, it’s very important for me to be aligned and (know) what possibilities are there. That alignment has to take place.”

A telling few weeks awaits the Foxes.