Leicester City boss Brendan Rodgers in frame for huge job as manager gets sacked

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has been among the favourites for the Newcastle, Man Utd and Barcelona jobs in recent weeks

Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers is among the favourites to become the next Barcelona manager.

Rodgers has been tipped for the hot-seat at both Newcastle United and Manchester United in recent weeks.

The Northern Irishman is currently priced at 20/1 with Sky Bet to replace Ronald Koeman - who was sacked late last night - at the Nou Camp.

Former Barcelona midfielder Xavi is the current favourite at just 1/5, with Belgium boss Roberto Martinez priced at 10/1.

Legendary Italian midfielder Andrea Pirlo is priced at 16/1 alongside River Plate manager Marcelo Gallardo.