Frank Lampard is set to be named as the new Coventry City manager, with the former Chelsea and Derby County boss closing in on an agreement with the Championship club

Frank Lampard is in advanced talks with Coventry City and is close to making his return to management following an absence of almost 18 months. Telegraph Sport reported how Lampard was a leading contender for the job and the former Chelsea and England midfielder is putting the finishing touches to his contract on Wednesday.

Harry Redknapp’s role in Frank Lampard’s move to Coventry City has been revealed. According to Give Me Sport, the former Tottenham Hotspur manager recommended the 46-year-old to the Sky Blues owner Doug King. It is believed that King and Redknapp share a close relationship, with Lampard being his nephew.

Talks are said to be nearing a conclusion as former Chelsea, Everton and Derby County manager reportedly nearing a move to the Sky Blues

Frank Lampard is close to being announced as Coventry City's new manager after concluding negotiations with club owner Doug King following the sacking of Mark Robins

Frank Lampard is reportedly to become the next permanent Coventry City boss. His career as a manager has yielded mixed results until now.

Though there remain some hurdles to be cleared, Lampard is edging towards a comeback in management, more than a year after his short-term spell at Chelsea ended.