BRENDAN RODGERS is rated a prime candidate for the West Ham job if David Moyes departs in the summer.
Ex-Celtic and Liverpool boss Rodgers was only sacked by Leicester two weeks ago.
Ex-Leicester, Celtic and Liverpool chief Brendan Rodgers is tipped to be on the shortlist should West Ham seek a new manager in the summerPA
The Hammers have moved up to 15th, four points clear of the drop zone.
And on Thursday night they host Genk level at 1-1 after last week’s Europa Conference League quarter-final first leg in Belgium.
The Guardian suggest no decision has been made on Moyes’ future but it’s more likely than not he’ll be replaced in the summer.
They also claim potential successors to the former Everton and Manchester United manager, 59, are already being identified.
Rodgers, 50 is thought to be on that list, as could ex-Chelsea chief Graham Potter and Lille head coach Paulo Fonseca.
Meanwhile, former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith is struggling to lift the Foxes out of the drop zone.
Smith is on a short-term deal until the end of the season.
The Foxes were said to have held talks with ex-Liverpool and Real Madrid manager Rafa Benitez for the role.
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And it’s understood former Leeds boss Jesse Marsch rejected the opportunity.
The Foxes also face a fight to keep England midfielder James Maddison, with Newcastle and Tottenham regarded as huge admirers.