Frank Lampard in talks to become League One side Oxford’s manager

FRANK LAMPARD is in talks over the vacant Oxford manager’s job.

Spanish boss Pep Clotet was sacked yesterday by the League One club after less than seven months in charge.

England legend Lampard, 39, was considered for the job last summer but was focused on getting his coaching badges.

Lampard has been helping the Chelsea Under-18s and Oxford have asked him to take the plunge.

Clotet, 40, was sacked by the U’s after the 2-1 loss at home to bottom side Bury.

He had taken the reigns from Michael Appleton but leaves with the club eight points adrift of the play-off places in tenth.

A statement on the club's website said: "Oxford United Football Club has today parted company with its manager, Pep Clotet.

The board has taken the decision after much consideration, and in the best interests of Oxford United FC.

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"Pep has worked extremely hard throughout his time at Oxford. The board thanks him for his efforts and wishes him every success for the future.

"Derek Fazackerley will take charge of the first team until further notice, and the search for a permanent replacement has already begun."