Premier League strugglers Fulham want a manager with Championship experience to replace Claudio Ranieri, Lee Johnson a leading candidate.
Bristol City boss Lee Johnson would be tempted by the prospect of taking over at Fulham, as reported by the Sun (4 February, page 61).
At the age of 37, Johnson has emerged as one of the most exciting young coaches in British football. The former Oldham and Barnsley boss led the Robins into the semi-finals of the EFL Cup last season, beating Manchester United along the way, and his Bristol City side are now in contention for a play-off spot in May.
As a result, it is understood that Johnson is a leading candidate to take over from Claudio Ranieri at Fulham. The veteran Italian was sacked last week after winning just three of his 17 games in charge of the Premier League strugglers, who look certain to be relegated.
The Sun reports that Fulham are planning for the drop and want a manager with Championship experience who can replicate the success of Slavisa Jokanovic, the man who guided the club back to the top flight last season.
Johnson’s commitment to attacking football means he shares a few similarities with the Serbian.
And the Sun reports that Johnson would be tempted to take charge at Craven Cottage, as long as Bristol City are not promoted to the Premier League this season.
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