Shakhtar Donetsk coach Paulo Fonseca has rejected overtures from Leicester City and is keen to continue at his current club until the end of the season.

Leicester are in the market for a new manager after they sacked Craig Shakespeare earlier in the week following a run of poor form that has seen them drop down to the bottom three.




A number of candidates are being discussed amongst the Leicester hierarchy and it has been claimed that they also contacted Fonseca's representatives to discuss a possible role for him.

However, according to Italian outlet Tutto Mercato, the 44-year-old Portuguese rejected the approach from the Foxes and is keen to continue at Shakhtar until the end of the season.
 


Fonseca has been earning plaudits in Europe for his work in the Ukraine and is developing a reputation as an astute young coach on the continent.  

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His Shakhtar side are at the top of the Ukrainian top flight and are also competing in the Champions League this season.

The 44-year-old is also believed to be Everton’s radar as Ronald Koeman continues to struggle to inspire the Toffees to return to form this season after a summer of heavy spending.