Chelsea assistant coach Anthony Barry features on Huddersfield Town's managerial shortlist according to journalist Alan Nixon writing in The Sun.
Appointed in 2020, Barry has remained on Chelsea's backroom staff amid the arrival of Graham Potter and also figured on coaching teams under Frank Lampard and Thomas Tuchel. It is thought Blues icon Lampard attempted to add Barry to his coaching staff upon being appointed at Everton earlier this year.
Reports state that the 36-year-old is considered to be happy in west London, however, he could make the move to Yorkshire if the Terriers are able to match his ambitions.
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Compensation is not thought to be an issue for the struggling Championship club and he would fit into their management system, despite never having previously been a number one.
As a player, Barry enjoyed two spells with Accrington Stanley, where he first began coaching, and helped Fleetwood Town earn back-to-back promotions to reach the Football League in 2012 alongside Jamie Vardy. He has held international coaching roles with the Republic of Ireland and Belgium since retiring as a player.
Last season's play-off finalists sacked Danny Schofield following their sixth defeat in eight matches and sit second-bottom in the league. They secured a valuable three points under the interim stewardship of Narcis Pelach and Paul Harsley against Cardiff City on Saturday.
David Wagner, who led the club to the Premier League for the first time in 2017, is the bookies' favourite for the role, whilst Plymouth boss Steven Schumacher is also being considered.
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