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Leicester City news roundup: Steve Cooper tipped to replace Championship manager, Hamza Choudhury affected by EFL rule & more

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The dust has settled on a disappointing weekend for Leicester City and attention now turns to the Foxes’ next game.

Leicester face Brentford at the King Power Stadium on Friday in a game that really does feel like win or bust for Ruud van Nistelrooy and co.

Gary Lineker has offered some hope on Leicester’s relegation fight but there isn’t much optimism from those affiliated to the Foxes.

Still, despite the grey skies hanging over Leicester right now, there is plenty of news going on.

Here is all of the latest news and roundups from the Foxes.

Steve Cooper linked with Middlesbrough job

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Steve Cooper has been out of work since being sacked by Leicester in November but has been linked with a host of jobs.

Cooper is wanted by Blackburn Rovers fans and has been waiting patiently for the right offer.

Michael Carrick is under pressure at Middlesbrough, leading to Cooper being linked with the Boro role.

That doesn’t seem like it will build into anything though as Boro seem to be sticking with Carrick for now.

Hamza Choudhury could be affected by EFL rule

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Hamza Choudhury has got off to a positive start since joining Sheffield United on loan last month.

Blades fans raved about Choudhury after his debut and he has been a part of two wins in two games.

Despite this, he may find his place in the matchday squad under threat.

EFL rules state that Championship clubs can have a maximum of five loan players in their matchday squad. Chris Wilder has six to choose from which means one will miss out.

Leicester City transfer news: Championship-winning duo linked with moves away

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The transfer window may be closed for now but Leicester players are still being linked with moves away in the summer.

Van Nistelrooy is set to perform major surgery on the team and two names could be on their way out.

Conor Coady is reportedly wanted by Leeds after he almost left in January to rejoin Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Another player tipped for a summer move is Wilfred Ndidi.

Atletico Madrid are plotting a move for Ndidi in the summer after Monaco tried to sign the Nigerian in Janaury.