Former England defender Sol Campbell is reportedly set to be interviewed by the Blues as owner Marcus Evans continues his search for a new manager.
According to the Daily Telegraph, ex-Arsenal and Tottenham man Campbell is said to have been put forward as a potential candidate by David Pleat - known to be a long-time associate of Evans and certainly someone whose advice the Town owner will be seeking as he looks for his new boss - who worked with him during his time as Spurs’ director of football.
It’s anticipated that discussions between the club and Campbell will take place in the next few weeks.
The 43-year-old former centre-half has previously said he is keen to become a manager and was recently interviewed for the Oxford United job but lost out to former Charlton boss Karl Robinson.
Despite his impressive playing career, given his lack of experience in management Campbell would be appear unlikely to be in serious contention.
Evans is understood to have made contact with a wide selection of potential new bosses, while the club is believed to have received a considerable number of applications.
Speaking in his interview earlier in the week, the Town owner said he would be conducting a thorough recruitment process and expects to name his new manager in late May or early June.
Former Blues striker Shefki Kuqi, who TWTD recently interviewed regarding his interest in the Town job, is the new bookies’ favourite.
The Finland international striker is now at 2-1 with Bet Victor with Wigan boss Paul Cook out to 5-1, Campbell and Tony Mowbray at 10-1 and Shrewsbury manager Paul Hurst, ex-Rangers, Brentford and Nottingham Forest boss Mark Warburton and Taiwan’s Gary White all at 16-1.
Early favourite Danny Cowley has now drifted out to 25-1 having signed his new deal at Lincoln City.