Leicester City are plotting a move to make Steven Gerrard their new manager, according to reports.
The former Rangers boss has been out of work since October when he was sacked by Aston Villa in the Premier League.
The Liverpool legend has since been linked with a number of jobs, and most recently he has been touted for Leeds United after the club were relegated.
Now The Sun report that Leicester City could do battle with Leeds as they continue their search for a replacement for Brendan Rodgers.
Ex-Chelsea boss Graham Potter was reportedly the Foxes' first choice, but after being approached he turned down the opportunity.
Rodgers was sacked in April and was replaced by Dean Smith, but he ultimately failed to guide the club to safety.
Meanwhile, Michael Beale is looking for players to “step up into leadership roles” next season following the departure of Allan McGregor, Scott Arfield and others.
Veteran goalkeeper McGregor, 41, and 34-year-old midfielder Arfield, along with Ryan Kent, Alfredo Morelos and Filip Helander, have played their last games for the Ibrox club with their contracts expiring this summer.
Robby McCrorie took over in goal from McGregor for the trip to St Mirren on Saturday where Arfield came on as a second-half substitute in the 3-0 cinch Premiership win thanks to a double from Fashion Sakala and close-range effort from substitute Antonio Colak.
Beale will revamp his squad to challenge champions Celtic next season and told RangersTV that he is now looking for new leaders.
He said: “Robby has come in and we’ve seen no change in terms of him coming in as a young goalkeeper taking over from someone like Allan, who has been a stalwart for many years.
“I want to mention him and Scott because we’re losing a lot of experience and standards, so I’m expecting one or two others to step up now.
“That’s the message to the group, those two players have been there and seen it at this club, played in the Premier League, and we’re going to need one or two others to step up into those leadership roles.”
