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Leicester City hope to conclude a deal to appoint Brendan Rodgers imminently, possibly even by the end of today.

City have agreed compensation with Celtic, believed to be around £6 million, and are now holding talks with the 46-year-old over succeeding Claude Puel at the helm at the King Power Stadium.

Rodgers could even be at tonight’s Premier League clash with Brighton and Hove Albion to watch his new side, although caretaker bosses Mike Stowell and Adam Sadler will look after the team.

City decided to sack Puel after Saturday’s 4-1 defeat to Crystal Palace, their fourth consecutive home defeat, and have identified the former Liverpool boss as a coach with pedigree who can get the best out of what is a talented young squad at City.

Rodgers was overseeing Celtic’s bid to complete a treble-treble but the lure of returning to the Premier League has proven strong.

Rodgers will become City’s fourth permanent manager in two years.