Republic of Ireland manager odds: Market slammed shut after candidate drops from 25/1 to 10/11
According to reports, Chris Coleman is now the leading contender ahead of Lee Carsley and Neil Lennon
After nearly three months, it seems the FAI are set to announce their appointment for the next Republic of Ireland men's manager.
It has been no secret that Lee Carsley was the FAI's favoured candidate since the process began but it has been suggested that the England under-21 head coach is unlikely to take on the role. Neil Lennon was also rumoured to be in contention but recent reports emerged that the ex-Celtic manager was told he would not be Stephen Kenny's successor.
Former Wales boss Coleman, who has Irish links through his Dublin-born father, was most recently in charge of Greek outfit Atromitos up until October 2023.
The Swansea native is better known for his time in charge of clubs such as Fulham, Coventry and Sunderland since he started his managerial career in the early 2000s. His success came on the international stage when he guided a Welsh side, which included ex-Spurs and Real Madrid attacker Gareth Bale, to the last four of Euro 2016.
It remains to be seen who the FAI will appoint but a decision is probable in the coming days with the Boys in Green hosting Belgium and Switzerland next month.