Burnley boss Sean Dyche in running for Leicester job but ‘£2.5m compensation’ could be a stumbling block
King Power chiefs have begun the hunt for Craig Shakespeare's replacement as they try to avoid relegation scrap
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SEAN DYCHE is keen on taking the Leicester job, according to reports.
The Burnley boss is in the running to take over from Craig Shakespeaere at the relegation-threatened Foxes.
But The Daily Mail claim Clarets chief Dyche could cost £2.5million if King Power chiefs want to buy out his contract.
Dyche, 46, has a growing reputation in English football after turning his side into a solid Premier League side on a modest budget.
And despite their recent struggles, a move to former champions Leicester would be a step up in his managerial career.
On a personal level, the move would suit Dyche, whose family are based in Northampton.
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Former Borussia Dortmund boss Thomas Tuchel, 44, is also on a shortlist but would need to be persuaded to take a step down in pedigree.
Huddersfield's David Wagner and Watford's Marco Silva have also been linked, with Chris Coleman another option.
But ex-Crystal Palace chief Sam Allarydce - who also turned down the chance to go for the Scotland job - insists he is not ready to return to management yet.
He told told TalkSport: "As much as I'd love to manager Leicester, I don't think it's time for me to manage yet,' the former England boss.
"I'm not ready, I don't think. I just feel I am enjoying my life too much. Yes, it would have interested me, yes I would take the Leicester job but not at this time."