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.

Robins was recently sacked by Coventry City after seven years in charge at the CBS Arena, but is now available to potentially take on a fresh challenge.

Robins has departed Coventry City after almost eight years in charge, after being sacked by club owner Doug King. But the popular 54-year-old will still be recognised at a ceremony at Coventry Cathedral later this week where he will become an Honorary Doctor of Administration.

Frank Lampard on verge of being appointed new Coventry City manager; Sky Blues sacked Mark Robins after almost eight years in charge; 54-year-old led club from League Two to Championship, plus 2022/23

Chief among those was the sale of striker Victor Gyokeres to Sporting. Now sacked by Doug King, former Coventry boss Mark Robins must wonder how the journey could have looked had they got over that final hurdle.

Former Everton and Chelsea boss Frank Lampard is set to take over at Coventry. Lampard has been out of work since ending his second spell at Stamford Bridge in May 2023 but is the frontrunner to succeed Mark Robins at the Ricoh Arena, the PA news agency understands.

Frank Lampard is set to be announced as Coventry City's new manager by Thursday, following extensive negotiations with club owner Doug King. The former Chelsea and England midfielder is poised to end his 18-month absence from management after reaching an agreement in principle with the Championship side.

Frank Lampard is set to take the reins at Coventry after owner Doug King took the surprising decision to sack long-serving boss Mark Robins earlier this month