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Norwich ready to hold talks with Frank Lampard over vacant managerial role after Daniel Farke's exit - with ex-Aston Villa boss Dean Smith and Swansea's Russell Martin also on their shortlist

Norwich are set for formal talks with Frank Lampard as they step up their search for Daniel Farke's successor this week.

The former Chelsea manager, 43, has emerged as an early contender to replace Farke, who was sacked on Saturday after Norwich's 2-1 win at Brentford.

Norwich began holding discussions regarding Farke's replacement on Sunday with initial enquiries made into Lampard's interest.

Frank Lampard is set to hold talks with Norwich City over their vacant managerial position
Norwich parted ways with Daniel Farke on Saturday - just hours after they won at Brentford

Out of work since being sacked by Chelsea in January, Lampard is on a shortlist of candidates under consideration by Norwich, which also includes Dean Smith.