Sunderland-linked manager tipped for move to rivals as star with 374 appearances faces key decision on future

Norwich City’s promotion dreams were crushed in the second leg of the play-off semi-final as they suffered a 4-0 defeat away to Leeds United. Goals by Ilia Gruev, Joel Piroe, Georginio Rutter and Crysenscio Summerville ensured Daniel Farke an emphatic victory against his old club as Leeds moved within one win of a return to the Premier League.

For play-off losers Norwich, the result marked the end of David Wagner’s time at Carrow Road and he was sacked less than 24 hours on from the defeat. The Canaries are hoping to mount a promotion push next season and have now turned their attention towards hiring Sunderland-linked manager Will Still.

The 31-year-old has been out of work since leaving Reims earlier this month and has been heavily linked with the vacancy at the Stadium of Light next season after a productive time in Ligue 1.

However, Sky Bet has now placed Still as the second favourite for the Norwich job with odds of 2/1 to replace Wagner in the summer. Still remains the favourite with William Hill to take on Sunderland at odds of ⅓, but it appears that they now face a fight on their hands to secure the talented young coaches’ signature.

Championship star with 374 appearances faces key decision on his future

Preston North End captain and soon-to-be free agent Alan Browne faces a huge decision over his future at Deepdale.

The 29-year-old Irish midfielder, who has made 374 appearances since his arrival from Cork City in 2014 is due to leave the club in the summer, but has recently been offered a new and improved contract.

Browne was a regular starter this season with 41 appearances four goals and four assists and he is seen as vital part of Ryan Lowe’s team as they aim to push towards the play-off places next term.