“SHOCK EXIT ALERT! Leicester City’s Ruud van Nistelrooy on the Brink of SACKING – Championship Boss in SECRET TALKS to STEAL His Job!”

Leicester City are reportedly considering Bristol City manager Liam Manning as a potential replacement for Ruud van Nistelrooy, according to TalkSPORT.

The Foxes are expected to part ways with van Nistelrooy at the end of a challenging Premier League campaign.

Despite a recent win over Southampton—just their third in 22 matches under van Nistelrooy—both Leicester and the Saints are heading back to the Championship.

Van Nistelrooy, who took over from Steve Cooper just five months ago, has expressed a desire to stay but remains uncertain about his future. Speaking before the Southampton match, he said, “Still hoping to find out.

The quicker the better, in the best interest of the club. There’s 70 people working at the training ground who want to evaluate the season and look ahead.”

Amid the uncertainty, speculation is building over who might succeed the Dutchman, with several names being floated, including 39-year-old Liam Manning.

Manning joined Bristol City in November 2023, having previously impressed at MK Dons and Oxford United. His tenure at Ashton Gate has elevated his profile, with the Robins finishing sixth in the Championship this season.

On the final day, Bristol City secured a dramatic 2-2 draw against relegation-threatened Preston North End, earning a play-off spot for the first time in 17 years.

They will now face Sheffield United in a two-legged semi-final, hoping to reach Wembley and, potentially, the Premier League for the first time in their history—and the top flight for the first time since the late 1970s.

The Robins’ tally of 68 points marks their best total since returning to the Championship in 2015.

While Manning’s success has drawn attention, it’s worth noting that van Nistelrooy still has two years left on his contract at Leicester, leaving the final decision in the hands of the club’s hierarchy.