Rafa Benitez linked with shock Premier League return at Leicester after axed Chelsea boss Graham Potter turned down job
RAFA BENITEZ has been linked with the vacant managerial position at Leicester.
The Foxes are on the hunt for their next boss after sacking Brendan Rodgers.
The Northern Irishman’s fate was sealed following the club’s defeat to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Rodgers was the 11th manager to be axed this season and was closely followed by Graham Potter, who left Chelsea.
The East Midlands side approached the former Blues boss but were rejected as Potter wants to wait until the summer before making a decision.
The relegation-threatened side are now said to have switched their attention to former Newcastle, Everton and Liverpool boss Benitez, according to Marca.
Reports in Spain claim an offer has been made to the Spaniard, with no answer received as of yet.
Benitez revealed in February he had turned down a number of offers to return to management since his sacking from Everton.
He told the Daily Mail: “The good thing I have is that because I have managed so many years and because I was successful, I can decide.
“I have had around 20 offers since I left Everton.
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“National teams, different teams in Asia, in the Emirates, in Mexico. National teams everywhere.
“Some teams in England, some teams in Spain.
“The reality is you need to find the right one, the team that will allow you to build.”
Leicester, who host Aston Villa in the Premier League on Tuesday evening, also have Celtic boss Ange Postecoglou on their radar.