Norwich offer manager’s job to Dean Smith after Frank Lampard pulls out

Smith to make decision on future after positive talks

CANARIES CALLING: Dean Smith has been offered the chance to take over the Premier League strugglers.

Norwich City have offered the vacant manager’s job to Dean Smith. The Premier League’s bottom club have moved on quickly after Frank Lampard pulled out of the race to succeed Daniel Farke and they believe that Smith is capable of saving them from relegation.

Norwich have held positive talks with the 50-year-old, who could make a swift return to management after his sacking by Aston Villa earlier this week, although the deal is not done yet. Smith, who would be expected to make Craig Shakespeare his No 2, must decide whether he needs time to recharge his batteries following his departure from Villa.