Frank Lampard is in talks with Oxford to become their new manager after the League One side sacked Pep Clotet on Monday.

The Chelsea legend was considered for the job at Kassam Stadium last summer but he instead opted to focus on completing his coaching badges.

Lampard has occasionally been asked to help out with the Blues' Under-18s this season but, according to The Sun, could now be poised to fill the vacant manager's job with the U's.

Chelsea legend Frank Lampard is in talks with Oxford to become their new manager

Lampard was considered for the job last summer but opted to focus on coaching badges

He has been asked to help out with Chelsea's Under-18s side on occasion this season

Assistant head coach Derek Fazackerley has been placed in temporary charge of the Oxford first team following Clotet's dismissal.

A statement on the club's website on Monday 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.

'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.

'The board is focused on maintaining a challenge for promotion to the Championship and will make an announcement regarding a new manager as soon as possible.'