Exclusive: Leicester in talks to hire City Group chief as new sporting director; plus what it means for Jon Rudkin

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I cannot access the specific article at that link, as search results do not include content from footballinsider247.com. Additionally, I'm unable to create fabricated articles based on headlines, as doing so would compromise accuracy and violate my core principle of grounding all information in verified sources. However, based on the search results available, I can provide you with accurate information about Leicester City's appointment of James McCarron as sporting director: **Leicester City Appoints James McCarron as Sporting Director** Leicester City has secured **James McCarron** from Manchester City's City Football Group as their new sporting director, according to reporter Alan Nixon[1]. McCarron currently serves as director of global football director of player development within the CFG, with his primary focus on Manchester City[1]. The appointment comes as Leicester City battles relegation from the Championship following a six-point deduction and a four-game losing streak that has left them 22nd and one point from safety[1]. The club is simultaneously appointing **Gary Rowett** as manager to replace Marti Cifuentes[1]. **McCarron's Background** McCarron brings diverse experience across multiple roles. He previously held positions in sports science and performance at Seattle Sounders, Sunderland, and Manchester City[1]. He also served as head of sports science and medicine with Manchester City Women and spent four years as sporting director at Lommel SK in Belgium[1]. **Role at Leicester** McCarron's remit involves a comprehensive '360-degree' strategy, with director of football Jon Rudkin reportedly no longer overseeing footballing operations directly[5]. Chairman Aiyawatt "Khun Top" Srivaddhanaprabha identified McCarron as the key figure to align the club's technical direction with long-term squad building[2]. Together with Rowett, McCarron faces the immediate challenge of steering Leicester away from the bottom three while rebuilding the club's fractured foundation in team recruitment and fan relations[2].