Former Rangers head coach Russell Martin is in "advanced talks" to take over at Leicester City, according to a new report.
It would mark his first job since being axed by the Ibrox side last October following a difficult spell in Glasgow.
#lcfc are in advanced talks with Russell Martin for the head coach role. Nothing agreed/signed yet but Martin emerging as the top target for the big rebuild in League One https://t.co/1FhHjq0Zka
— John Percy (@JPercyTelegraph) June 6, 2026
Leicester, the 2015/16 English Premier League winners, have suffered back-to-back relegations and will play in League One next season, and are now in “advanced” talks with Martin, according to the Telegraph.
Former Rangers centre-back Martin was the first coaching appointment made by the new owners, following their takeover of the Ibrox club last year.
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However, the Americans were forced to cut their losses after a disastrous start to the campaign, which culminated in a 1-1 draw at Falkirk in October, with Danny Rohl eventually replacing Martin in the Rangers dugout.
Now the former MK Dons, Swansea City and Southampton boss could be set for a swift return to the dugout with the Midlands club, who will look to bounce back into England's second tier.
