Leicester City is on the cusp of securing Graham Potter as their new manager, set to succeed Enzo Maresca in the role. Potter, who has been without a managerial position since his departure from Chelsea in April 2023, has engaged in fruitful discussions with the East Midlands club and is increasingly likely to take the helm. The Foxes, who swiftly regained promotion to the Premier League after clinching the Championship title last season, have an imminent vacancy following Maresca's departure to Chelsea to fill Mauricio Pochettino's shoes.

The 49-year-old Potter is reportedly the top choice for Leicester and appears prepared for a comeback to management. Following his stint at Chelsea, Potter declined numerous offers, awaiting the right opportunity. Despite Leicester facing financial constraints and the looming possibility of a points deduction for breaching the Premier League's financial regulations, they continue the pursuit to bring Potter on board. Notable alternatives considered by the Foxes include Steve Cooper and Carlos Corberán of West Brom.

Having excelled at Brighton following his arrival from Swansea in 2019, Potter guided the Seagulls to a commendable ninth-place finish in the Premier League in 2022. However, his tenure at Chelsea was short-lived as the club underwent transitional challenges post-acquisition by Todd Boehly and Clearlake Capital. Nevertheless, Potter displayed his managerial prowess by guiding Chelsea to the quarter-finals of the Champions League.

Social Media Reactions:

1. “It's not a bad signing. He did great at Brighton, and I think Leicester City will give him an opportunity to redeem himself from what happened at Chelsea.”

2. “He did great at Brighton, and I think Leicester City will give him an opportunity to redeem himself from what happened at Chelsea.”

3. “Good appointment. Hope he does really well there. Always hated how it worked out for him at Chelsea.”

4. "Good manager! Going to Chelsea and getting 250 players thrown at you and asking you to gel them all together make it work and keep them all happy was a near impossible job! He will do really well at Leicester."

5. “Peak if Leicester finish above Chelsea."

6. "I mean that would be insane. I highly doubt Leicester finish top half or Chelsea finish bottom half let alone both happen.”

7. "What a nightmare."

The potential appointment of Graham Potter at Leicester City has sparked discussions across social media platforms, with fans expressing varying sentiments and expectations towards the imminent managerial change at the club.