Leicester City are poised to confirm the appointment of Michael Appleton as Craig Shakespeare's No 2 and are considering a second bid for Jonny Evans.

Appleton, the Oxford manager, is expected to complete his move to the King Power Stadium this week, with talks at an advanced stage between the two clubs.

Oxford are reluctant to lose Appleton, 41, but an agreement is likely within the next 48 hours, as new Leicester manager Shakespeare moves to strengthen his backroom staff.

Shakespeare and Appleton worked together at West Bromwich Albion and are teaming up again together at the former Premier League champions. Shakespeare is also targeting another first-team coach, with former defender Chris Powell still in the frame.

Leicester are also stepping up their summer recruitment, after the £17m capture of Harry Maguire, and weighing up an improved bid for Evans, the West Brom defender.