Budget a factor in Carsley impasse

Finance is not thought to be a driving motivation on the 49-year-old’s agenda but he’s currently in well-paid secure employment after leading England to their first Euro U21 crown for 39 years last July.

IMPASSE: Negotiations with England’s U21 boss are believed to have struck an impasse over the staff budget on offer, not necessarily his salary but the allowance available to enlist his preferred coaching staff. Pic: Lewis Storey/Getty Images

The FAI are in danger of losing their No 1 managerial target Lee Carsley for just €250,000 per year.

Negotiations with England’s U21 boss are believed to have struck an impasse over the staff budget on offer, not necessarily his salary but the allowance available to enlist his preferred coaching staff.