Coventry are increasingly confident of appointing Frank Lampard as their new manager in time for Saturday’s clash with Cardiff.
The former Chelsea and England midfielder was targeted by owner Doug King following the sacking of Mark Robins three weeks ago, but the process has been exhaustive, with Lampard one of a number of candidates interviewed.
Though there remain some hurdles to be cleared before a deal is sealed, Lampard is edging towards a comeback in management, more than a year after his short-term spell at Chelsea ended.
Mail Sport understands the 46-year-old, who has managed Derby and Everton as well as his two stints at Stamford Bridge, would become one of the highest-paid managers outside the Premier League.
Though he was always high on King’s list, the Sky Blues owner was persuaded to look closely at other candidates before moving ahead with his preferred one. The Lampard deal has also been held up by negotiation over his backroom staff, with Lampard keen to bring in his own team.
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Himbcmp
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Go Lampard start from a low level and prove yourself to premier league
fupceiluyz
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That is his standard....... just like he performed with Derby.👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
denadintuz
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Lampard below par manager, this is disaster for Coventry..