Brendan Rodgers: Celtic boss set to join Leicester after permission for talks bbc.com

Brendan Rodgers is expected to become Leicester City's manager after Celtic gave him permission to speak to the Premier League club. The Foxes are keen to install a successor to the sacked Claude Puel as soon as possible. First-team coach John Kennedy is set to take charge of Celtic for Wednesday's Scottish Premiership trip to Hearts. "Brendan has indicated that this is an opportunity he wishes to investigate further," Celtic said in a statement. Former Liverpool boss Rodgers cut short a BBC interview when asked about the Leicester vacancy after the champions' win over Motherwell on Sunday. They are eight points clear of nearest rivals Rangers in the league as they chase an eighth successive title. Rodgers has won two Scottish Premierships, three Scottish League Cups and two Scottish Cups since arriving at Parkhead in the summer of 2016.