HOWARD WEBB has been offered a job as head of referees in America’s MLS.

The former Premier League official was interviewed twice for the post stateside.

1 Howard Webb has been offered a job as head of referees in the MLS Credit: Pacemaker Press

Webb, 45, is set to replace Peter Walton, who will leave after four years. But he needs clearance from BT Sport and the Saudi Arabian Football Federation, where he is a consultant.

Scotland’s Hugh Dallas, German Markus Merk and Italian Nicola Rizzoli are also in the frame.

The Sun recently revealed Webb has split with wife Kay and is enjoying extra-time with German female referee Bibiana Steinhaus.

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