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Roberto Mancini among leading candidates to replace Claudio Ranieri as Leicester City manager

The dream has officially turned into a nightmare for Leicester City who less than 300 days after lifting the Premier League title have sacked manager Claudio Ranieri.

While the fall-out continues surrounding the Italian's brutal departure from the King Power Stadium though, the search is already on to find his replacement on the touchline.

Sportsmail looks at four candidates who could step in to try and keep the Foxes in the Premier League, as well as the three at the club who sealed Ranieri's fate.

Claudio Ranieri applauds Leicester City supporters in Seville on the eve of his sacking
Claudio Ranieri applauds Leicester City supporters in Seville on the eve of his sacking

Who could step in for Leicester?