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Leicester boss Claude Puel sidesteps speculation linking Stuart Appleton with the West Brom job as his team hit the gym ahead of Newcastle clash

Leicester manager Claude Puel refused to be drawn on speculation linking his assistant manager Michael Appleton with the West Brom vacancy.

The Baggies sacked manager Alan Pardew recently after his brief tenure left the Black Country outfit staring relegation in the face.

Appleton, a former Albion player and coach, is reportedly among the leading contenders to replace Pardew but Puel is paying the rumours no mind.

Leicester boss Claude Puel speaks during a press conference on Thursday morningu00a0
Leicester boss Claude Puel speaks during a press conference on Thursday morning
Puel refused to be drawn on speculation linking Michael Appleton with the West Brom job
Puel refused to be drawn on speculation linking Michael Appleton with the West Brom job

'This is all speculation,' he said.