Liverpool legend Steven Gerrard has been lined up for a return to football management, according to reports.
as manager in October, who parted ways with the former international after a 3-0 defeat to Fulham.
He left Villa 17th in the – three points from bottom having won just two of 11 games – before came in and led them to a seventh-placed finish to secure a spot in the Europa Conference League.
Gerrard has also previously managed Rangers, guiding them to Scottish Premiership glory in 2020-21.
The 43-year-old is now being linked to the Leicester City job following their relegation from the Premier League to the Championship.
There is a ‘strong chance’ Gerrard will become the next manager of the Foxes, according to , despite Leeds United also being reportedly interested.
It is thought that Gerrard is keen to step back into management and could be boosted by having Leicester legend Gary McAllister among his backroom staff.
Leicester, Premier League champions in 2016 and FA Cup winners in 2021, are looking to return to the top-flight at the first attempt following their shock relegation.
The club will require somewhat of a rebuild with several star players expected to leave this summer, including James Maddison.
on a free transfer this summer.
