Norwich City approach Liam Manning to be next manager
Norwich City are making an official approach for Bristol City manager Liam Manning as they ramp up their search for a new head coach.
Manning is expected to hold talks with Norwich later this week over the role, with compensation understood to be around the £800,000 mark.
Norwich have conducted a thorough interview process after the dismissal of Johannes Hoff Thorup towards the end of the Championship season.
Former Wolves manager Gary O'Neil and Pep Lijnders, the former assistant to Jurgen Klopp at Liverpool, are two of the contenders who have been interviewed by the Carrow Road hierarchy.
Manning has emerged as Norwich's No. 1 target and negotiations are now expected to advance in the coming days.
The 39 year old guided Bristol City to the Championship play-offs, losing to Sheffield United in both legs of the semi-final.
He is regarded as a proven operator in the division, and Norwich believe he will be the perfect fit to lead them towards a brighter future.
Norwich's sporting director Ben Knapper is leading the recruitment process and has been backed by the club's ownership to appoint Manning.
Jack Wilshere, the former Arsenal and England midfielder, took caretaker charge for the final two games after Thorup's dismissal but confirmed his decision to leave over the weekend.
He wrote on Instagram: 'I can confirm that I have today left Norwich City in order to pursue my own career as a Head Coach.
'I'd like to thank everyone at Norwich for the opportunity to continue my coaching journey with you all, I built some relationships that will continue to grow. Thank you to the incredible Canaries fans for welcoming me so warmly from the very first moment I joined.
'I've loved every minute of my time at the club and I'd like to wish you all the very best for the future. Jack.'
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