Thomas Tuchel is in advanced negotiations to become the next permanent England manager, according to reports in Germany.
Tuchel has been out of work since leaving Bayern Munich at the end of last season. His Bayern side won the Bundesliga title in 2022-23 but finished 18 points behind Bayer Leverkusen last term.
The German, who previously worked in England with Premier League club Chelsea, has been plotting his return to the dugout and has been heavily linked with the Three Lions post.
And now, he could be closing in on a return to English football with the national team, according to German outlet Welt TV which says negotiations between both parties have advanced and ‘an agreement could be reached quickly’.
England are still looking to confirm their permanent replacement to Gareth Southgate who left after his side’s heartbreaking Euro 2024 final defeat in July.
Under-21 boss Lee Carsley has been placed in interim charge for England’s six games in the Nations League but his chances of landing the job on a full-time basis took a hit after a shock 2-1 defeat against Greece on Thursday.
The potential news could come as a blow to Manchester United who were considering the German as a potential replacement for Erik ten Hag should they decide to sack the under-fire Dutchman.
Ten Hag’s future as United boss appears to be hanging in the balance with United sitting 14th in the Premier League and without a win in five.
The club’s senior hierarchy, including majority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe, met in London on Tuesday but no clarity was offered on the Dutchman’s future following the meeting.
United openly courted replacements for Ten Hag before the end of last season and held talks with Tuchel who is said to still be open to taking the job now.
Should England hire Tuchel, he would be the third non-British coach of the men’s national team after Sven-Göran Eriksson and Fabio Capello.
Former Republic of Ireland international Carsley had been seen as the favourite to take the role on a full-time basis after impressive performances last month but appeared to distance himself from the job after England’s defeat to Greece at Wembley.
‘I was quite surprised after the last camp in terms of “the job is mine” and “it’s mine to lose” and all the rest of it,’ he said.
‘My remit has been clear from the start. I’m doing three camps. There are three games left and then hopefully I’ll be going back to the Under-21s.’
For more stories like this, check our sport page.
Follow Metro Sport for the latest news on
Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
MORE : Joker 2 has at least one fan as Man Utd legend Roy Keane gives his ‘brilliant’ review
MORE : Bukayo Saka withdraws from England squad as Arsenal face anxious injury wait
MORE : Noussair Mazraoui update as Morocco boss provides return date for Man Utd star
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.
Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta has admitted he is concerned by their growing injury list after Riccardo Calafiori was forced off during their Champions League 1-0 wi
The commission read reports from referee Robert Jones and fourth official Anthony Taylor, who said Nuno and Gibbs-White swore at them following the midfielder's
Newcastle winger Anthony Gordon has signed a new long-term deal with the Premier League club.The 23-year-old has scored 15 goals and created 11 assists in 74 ap
Xavi Hernandez has emerged as a contender to replace Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager after holding two rounds of talks with the club, according to rep