Michael O'Neill set for talks with Scottish FA

Published 13th Jan 2018
Last updated 13th Jan 2018

Formal talks are expected to begin between Northern Ireland Manager Michael O'Neill and the Scottish FA.

It comes after they agreed a compensation package was agreed with the Irish FA.

The 48-year-old has been the SFA's preferred candidate since Gordon Strachan's departure in October.

But, it's understood the Irish FA still wants O'Neill to agree to a new deal until 2024.

It's also reported he turned down the Sunderland job earlier this season before it went to Chris Coleman.

During his 6 years in charge of Northern Ireland, he guided them to Euro 2016 - their first major finals for 30 years - but they just missed out on World Cup 2018 qualification.