Former Leicester City boss Claudio Ranieri is being linked with Watford.

Watford sacked Xisco Munoz this morning and Sky Italia's Gianluca di Marzio reports Ranieri is a candidate for the vacant post.

Ranieri is available after leaving Sampdoria over the summer.

The Italian spent two years in charge with Samp before deciding to walk away as his contract expired.

Ranieri led Leicester to the Premier League title in 2016.