Next Leicester Manager Odds: Dyche Favourite To Replace Sacked Van Nistelrooy
Leicester's search for a new manager continues after they relieved Ruud van Nistelrooy of his duties.
The Dutchman was unable to keep the Foxes in the Premier League last season, and four weeks after the season finale, the decision to find a new manager was made.
Sean Dyche remains the favourite with betting sites to take over as Foxes manager.
However, Sheffield Wednesday boss Danny Rohl has seen his odds shorten after telling the Hillsborough club that he wishes to leave.
Meanwhile, Lee Carsley has jumped to third favourite after leading England's U21s to back-to-back European titles.
Leicester City Football Club and Ruud van Nistelrooy have mutually agreed that Ruud’s contract with the Club as First Team Manager will terminate with immediate effect.
— Leicester City (@LCFC) June 27, 2025
The leading candidates will not only have to cope with the pressure of trying to win promotion back to the Premier League, but they might also have a points deduction to deal with.
City have been charged by the Premier League with breaching the Football League’s financial rules during the 2023/24 season when they were in the second tier.
For now, the focus is finding someone to take the reins at the King Power Stadium, but who will it be?
Gambling.com takes a look at some of the potential candidates and the latest next Leicester manager odds.
Dyche Favourite For Foxes Role
Former Burnley manager Dyche was the early 4/5 frontrunner for the Leicester job and he remains top of the market at 11/10.
He twice won promotion to the Premier League with the Clarets, but is out of work after being axed by Everton in January, almost two years into his reign.
Furthermore, Dyche lives in nearby Northampton, so he is within commuting distance of Leicester's training ground and is used to firefighting as he proved at cash-strapped Everton.
Since leaving Goodison Park, Dyche has been linked with several vacancies and was originally the favourite for the City job when it seemed Van Nistelrooy was close to being axed, but he has yet to find a new role.
Next Leicester Manager Odds
Manager | Odds | Betting Site |
Sean Dyche | 11/10 | |
Danny Rohl | 6/5 | |
Lee Carsley | 11/2 | |
Michael Carrick | 15/2 | |
Gary O'Neil | 16/1 | |
Liam Rosenior | 16/1 | |
Chris Wilder | 20/1 | |
Ralph Hasenhuttl | 20/1 | |
David Wagner | 25/1 | |
Steven Gerrard | 25/1 | |
Wayne Rooney | 40/1 |
Foxes Ready To Rohl With Danny
Rohl has worked wonders at Sheffield Wednesday under difficult circumstances, but a compensation package is being discussed ahead of his expected exit.
The German is regarded as one of the brightest young coaches in the game, despite the Owls missing out on the play-offs.
Unpaid wages, and unrest between supporters and the owner Dejphon Chansiri, have made Rohl's life difficult at Hillsborough.
Leicester have troubles of their own, but not on the same scale as Sheffield Wednesday, so the job remains enticing for a coach of Rohl's calibre.
He is one of the many candidates being considered by Leicester and is the 6/5 second favourite with football betting sites to land the Foxes job.
Carsley A Man In Demand
Before Carsley took over as manager of England's U21s, the team had gone 19 tournaments without being crowned European champions.
Under Carsley, the young Lions have won back-to-back European championships, with a 3-2 extra-time win over Germany sealing their latest success.
Carsley can expect a number of calls from clubs looking to persuade him to give club management a go, although there is no guarantee he will make the switch.
The former Everton midfielder signed a new five-year contract to stay with the Football Association, but for the time being Carsley is 11/2 to take the Leicester job.
Carrick On The Market
Michael Carrick is currently without a job following his departure from Middlesbrough, who parted ways with him after the club narrowly missed out on a play-off spot last season.
Despite the disappointment, Carrick’s managerial stock remains strong. He took charge with Boro struggling in 21st place in the Championship and oversaw an impressive resurgence.
Replicating that kind of turnaround at a club like Leicester City is not beyond him, and the former Manchester United midfielder is currently rated a 15/2 contender for the role, according to betting apps.
O'Neil Would Be Solid Choice
Leicester could do a lot worse than make a call to Gary O'Neil.
O'Neil has been out of work since Wolves sacked him in December, but his knowledge of the game would be ideal for a club like Leicester.
The former Bournemouth boss has plenty of experience of managing in the Premier League, and he might fancy the task of leading the Foxes back to the top flight.
O'Neil is 16/1 to be Van Nistelrooy's replacement.
Rosenior Can Offer Plenty
Liam Rosenior’s reputation has only grown since his controversial sacking by Hull City after narrowly missing the 2023/24 play-offs.
Tigers fans now regret owner Acun Ilicali’s decision, especially after a dismal season that nearly ended in relegation.
Rosenior took charge at Ligue 1 side Strasbourg, who secured a Europa Conference League spot by finishing seventh - thanks to PSG’s Coupe de France win.
It’s a remarkable achievement for a club previously stuck in the bottom half, and Rosenior may now have his sights set even higher.
He is 16/1 to be the next Leicester manager.
Wilder And Hasenhuttl On The Fringe
Chris Wilder was recently sacked by his beloved Sheffield United, but could he make an immediate return to the Championship with Leicester?
Wilder led the Blades to promotion from League One to the Premier League over three seasons, so he knows how to get out of the second tier.
The 57-year-old Yorkshireman can be backed at 20/1 with William Hill for the Foxes job, the same price as Ralph Hasenhuttl.
The former Southampton manager spent last season at Wolfsburg, but was sacked following a 4-0 Bundesliga defeat by Borussia Dortmund.
Wagner A Dark Horse For Foxes Role
Former Norwich boss David Wagner is seen as a 25/1 chance to get the Leicester job.
The German secured promotion to the Premier League with Huddersfield in 2017 and knows the Championship well.
However, his career has been mixed since his amazing achievements with the Terriers.
Spells at Schalke and Young Boys ended in disappointment, and he lasted just over a year in charge at Norwich despite leading them to the play-offs.
Elsewhere, former Rangers and Aston Villa manager Steven Gerrard can be backed at 25/1, with Wayne Rooney available at 40/1.
Those are the runners and riders, but who would you like to see as the next Leicester manager? Comment below about the perfect replacement for Van Nistelrooy.
