Next Leicester City Manager Odds - European Football

Feb 2nd, 2026 4:06 AM EST

Next Permanent Leicester City Manager Odds

Marti Cifuentes was supposed to usher in a new era of stability for Leicester after working well with QPR in the Championship previously. However, much like when Steve Cooper took charge last season, his relationship with the fans seemed doomed from the very start.

The Foxes are lying in 14th just six points from the playoff spots, but this has been a decision in the making for months now. Top football betting sites have priced the market up and feel like former player and current interim coach Andy King could be the choice of the Leicester hierarchy.

There are lots of other viable candidates to take charge at Leicester, and that includes Russell Martin, Lee Carsley, Steven Gerrard and Robbie Keane, according to the latest odds at UK betting sites, but it remains to be seen who will be chosen as the new boss. The current favourites for the role are Gary Rowett and Chris Coleman.

A new manager will have to deal with a relatively shoestring budget and a fanbase that is seemingly tired with the owners. Bookies.com will keep you updated on the latest odds from all the best fast withdrawal betting sites.

Could Russell Martin Be Persuaded to Replace Cifuentes?

Despite his two most recent jobs – at Southampton and Rangers – ending with him being sacked, Russell Martin is sure to be high on Leicester’s list. Although his time at Southampton is probably remembered for his departure while they were rock bottom in the Premier League, his first season at the club was a huge success.

The Saints were promoted to the Premier League under Martin, going unbeaten in 25 games at one point. This is something that’s sure to jump out at Leicester, as they look to find someone who can guide them back to the Premier League. Betting apps are sure to see plenty of interest in Martin in the coming days.

Andy King Among Favourites for Leicester Job

First team coach Andy King has been installed as caretaker manager. Despite his lack of experience, he could end up securing the job on a full-time basis if he is able to pull out some strong results and drag the team up towards the playoff spots. Although in mid-table, the top six is very much still up for grabs, and momentum is everything in the Championship.

The former Foxes midfielder, who was part of the iconic Premier League winning team in 2015/16, was appointed to his role last year when Ruud van Nistelrooy was in charge, and his rapport with the current crop of players may inspire the Leicester hierarchy to hire from within. The current odds at Trustly betting sites would suggest so.

Lee Carsley Ready for Club Management?

For a manager who has seemingly been near the top of the betting for most jobs over the last year, it’s a surprise that Lee Carsley hasn’t taken a club job since his stint as interim manager of the England national team. He has had great success with England under-21s.

Perhaps what is putting teams off appointing him is he actually has very little experience as a club manager. In four spells at three different clubs, he has only been in the dugout for a total of 24 games, winning just 10.

A closer inspection of his CV suggests it would be a real gamble for any team to appoint him, and there are probably safer pairs of hands out there.