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[Saba Sports News] According to British media reports, the FA’s intention to appoint Josep Guardiola as the next England manager will be influenced by the outcome of the ongoing “trial of the century” involving Manchester City and the Premier League. Many within the FA see Guardiola as the best candidate for the England head coach position, although some acknowledge that such an appointment is ambitious and difficult to achieve. Currently, Guardiola’s annual salary at Manchester City is £20 million, which far exceeds the FA’s budget. Additionally, FA officials are considering Manchester City’s current legal issues and any potential impact the investigation results may have on Guardiola becoming England’s new manager. The FA has previously faced significant challenges due to controversies surrounding head coaches, with the most recent incident occurring in 2016 when Sam Allardyce was forced to resign after just one match in charge for advising on how to circumvent regulations regarding player transfers. Although there is no indication that Guardiola is implicated in Manchester City’s current allegations, the FA is aware of public interest in this case and its potential impact on the current landscape of English football.