Fulham boss Roy Hodgson is under pressure to make a decision about his future.
The London Evening Standard says Hodgson must decide whether take the Liverpool manager's job or watch developments at the Football Association regarding Fabio Capello's future as England coach.
The majority of Premier League clubs return to training next week and Liverpool are pressing for an answer from the Fulham manager.
Influential members of the FA also favour Hodgson to take over from Capello if the Italian is sacked.
The situation at Anfield, where the club are looking to cut costs next season and are prepared to sell both Javier Mascherano and Fernando Torres, may influence his decision.
At 62, Hodgson may feel that the England job has come at the right time for him, rather than accept the day-to-day challenge of Liverpool.
