i see trapatonni is the latest name being linked with the job.sky sports news report talks are at an advanced stage.. he's top class.would be a great appointment. better than jewell,sanchez,brady,venables etc
Sky Sports News sources understand Giovanni Trapattoni is in talks with the Republic of Ireland over becoming their new coach.
The veteran Italian tactician is currently boss of Austrian club Red Bull Salzburg but it is understand that he is close to agreeing a return to international management.
Having engaged in discussions with key figures within the Football Association of Ireland (FAI) hierarchy, Trapattoni is believed to be warming to the idea of becoming Steve Staunton's successor.
Trapattoni has one of the most impressive CVs in world football, having managed Italian titans Milan, Fiorentina, Internazionale and Juventus twice - along with the Italy national side between 2000 and 2004.
He enjoyed two stints at Bayern Munich, before recently spending spells at Benfica, Stuttgart and Salzburg.
The FAI remain hopeful that a new boss will be in place before the friendly with Brazil on 6th February, but for the time being team affairs are being handled by Don Givens, Don Howe and Ray Houghton.
David O'Leary, Lawrie Sanchez, Terry Venables, Steve Coppell, Gerard Houllier and Liam Brady have all previously been linked with the post but it looks as though Trapattoni could be the FAI's surprise choice.
