Frank Lampard is set to hold talks with Coventry City in the coming days as the Championship club work through their shortlist to succeed Mark Robins, claims the Daily Mail.
The report says that the former Derby County, Chelsea and Everton manager is among a handful of contenders for the post after Sky Blues owner Doug King and his advisors whittled down their initial roll call of about 70 applicants.
King revealed earlier this week that he had not spoken to Lampard but that the 46-year-old had put his CV in for consideration for the post, which is now for Head Coach, rather than a traditional manager role, with a sporting director due to be appointed.
“Though a strong contender, Lampard is not the only name under serious consideration,” the report continues.
“King was due to speak to a mixture of British and overseas coaches before making his final decision. He will also take advice from performance director Dr Claire-Marie Roberts and head of recruitment Dean Austin.”
Lee Carsley, who is due to return to coach England Under-21s after leading the seniors in the Nations League, has been linked with the post along with former Manchester United striker Ruud van Nistelrooy.
Van Nistelrooy left Old Trafford earlier this week following the arrival of new boss Ruben Amorim.
Lampard took Derby to within 90 minutes of promotion via the play-offs in 2018-19, his only season in the Championship. Since then he has had two spells in charge of Chelsea, either side of a year at Everton.
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