NORTH End have turned down an approach from league rivals Leicester for manager Billy Davies.
The struggling Foxes parted company with manage Craig Levein last week, and have already been knocked back by Burnley for their boss Steve Cotterill.
Now North End have confirmed Leicester wanted Davies, whose stock is rising once again after guiding North End up the league despite the departure of several key players over the last few months.
Preston chairman Derek Shaw said: "I can confirm that on Monday afternoon Leicester City called for permission to speak to Billy.
"But the call lasted about 30 seconds, and the answer was no."
Details of the request come at the same time Derby County confirmed they had sacked Phil Brown as manager.
He took over in the summer, after the Rams failed to secure the services of Davies, whose side beat Derby in the play-off semi-finals.
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