Roberto Martinez is focused on his Belgium dutiesBelgium head coach Roberto Martinez is not in contention to become the next Leicester manager, Sky Sports News understands. Brendan Rodgers and Rafa Benitez are the other contenders to succeed Puel, according to Sky sources, but, in the meantime, Leicester are said to be considering an interim appointment until the end of the season. 0:34 Rafa Benitez responds to being linked to Leicester Rafa Benitez responds to being linked to LeicesterThe Leicester hierarchy fear deals for Benitez and Rodgers, who manage Newcastle and Celtic respectively, may take some time to negotiate so are pursuing a temporary option. Sky Sports News also understands that Neil Lennon would listen to Leicester if they opt to appoint an interim manager until the end of the season. Lennon left Hibernian last month by mutual consent, while Allardyce has been without a job in football management since departing Everton last summer after a six-month spell in charge.

Source: Sky sports February 25, 2019 21:24 UTC