Super Eagles midfielder, Wilfred Ndidi, is set to work under former Manchester United striker, Ruud van Nistelrooy, as his new manager.
According to Sky Sports, Van Nistelrooy is set to accept an offer from the Foxes to become their new boss.
The Dutchman is expected to be in charge for their game against Brentford on Saturday.
It is thought Van Nistelrooy is currently at his home in the Netherlands, but his appointment could be confirmed quickly.
Van Nistelrooy has been exploring opportunities to become a number one and Sky Sports News understands he had a number of offers from other European clubs.
Leicester had considered the former Bayern Munich and Wolfsburg boss Niko Kovac and the current West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan as possible candidates, but have now decided Van Nistelrooy is their preferred choice.
The decision has been taken by club owner Aiyawatt Shrivadhannaprabha – known as “Top” – who took personal responsibility for the appointment, with director of football Jon Rudkin preparing a list of candidates.
