Graham Potter is not currently under consideration to replace sacked Steve Cooper as Leicester City manager, sources have told BBC Sport.
The former Brighton and Chelsea head coach and the club have not spoken since the summer, sources said.
Potter was close to joining the Foxes before they appointed Cooper to replace Enzo Maresca in June, following the Championship title-winning manager’s move to Stamford Bridge.
Potter has been out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in April 2023 and held advanced talks with the Foxes, only to be unable to agree a deal, but is not currently in contention this time.
Leicester are not commenting publicly on their search for a new manager but sources have told BBC Sport they would like to make an appointment before Saturday’s trip to Brentford.
However, there is a recognition they need to get the appointment correct and will wait if it means finding the right candidate.
Potter’s representatives have declined to comment.
David Moyes is another out of work former Premier League manager who is not expected to be among the contenders for the job at the King Power Stadium.
Ruud van Nistelrooy, available after leaving Manchester United’s coaching staff following the appointment of Ruben Amorim this month, and West Brom’s Carlos Corberan have been linked.