Cottagers in talks with Jol - Report

18 July 2010 22:50
Fulham are reportedly holding discussions with Ajax over the appointment of manager Martin Jol, as they seek a replacement for Roy Hodgson.[LNB] The Craven Cottage side are currently managerless after the successful Hodgson moved to Anfield this summer to replace Rafa Benitez.[LNB]Fulham have been linked with a host of big names with the likes of Jol, who had three years at White Hart Lane, along with Sven-Goran Eriksson, Bob Bradley and Ottmar Hitzfeld all reportedly in the frame.[LNB]It now seems as though 54-year-old Dutch coach Jol is the man they want and are reportedly locked in talks in order to agree a compensation package for his services.[LNB]When caretaker manager Ray Lewington was questioned on Saturday whether Jol had become the front runner for the position he refused to get drawn on the speculation.[LNB]Neither Fulham nor Ajax have confirmed the clubs are currently in discussions over Jol's future.

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