Paulo Sousa looks set to be confirmed as the new manager of Leicester following confirmation of his departure from npower Championship rivals Swansea.
The Foxes are searching for a new boss following Nigel Pearson's defection to Hull last week and are understood to have agreed a compensation package with Swansea for Sousa's services.
A statement from Leicester said: "Following his release by mutual consent with Swansea City FC, Leicester City confirm that they have initiated talks with Paulo Sousa in regards to the vacant manager's job."
Source: PA