Lampard has been out of management since ending his short-term return to Stamford Bridge as caretaker manager following the conclusion of the 2022-23 season.
He has previous Championship experience, having led Derby County to the play-off final in 2019 before spells at Chelsea and Everton in the Premier League.
Lampard is the current favorite with bookmakers, while former Sky Blues striker Robbie Keane is also listed as a possible contender, following his spell in the Indian Super League and with Maccabi Tel Aviv, which ended in June.
Former Coventry midfielder Lee Carsley, current England under-21 manager, whose role as interim boss of the England men’s team ends next week, has been linked, along with Matt Bloomfield, boss of the League One leaders. of Wycombe.
Bloomfield told BBC Three Counties Radio on Saturday: “I haven’t heard anything from my club. As far as I’m concerned it’s just speculation. But it’s wonderful to be linked with jobs higher up the food chain because it shows that work what you’re doing is the right thing.”
Announcing the vacancy, following the decision to part ways with Robins last Thursday morning, the club said it would “take its time to appoint a successor to Mark, although the position will be that of head coach working within the new structure.” established”. for the club in the last two years.
King appointed joint first-team coach Rhys Carr as interim boss for Saturday’s trip to Sunderland.
After coming back from 2-0 down to draw level with the league leaders, King confirmed on Monday night that former Wolves development coach Carr will remain in the role until a permanent successor is found.
City’s next match will be at home at lunchtime against second-placed Sheffield United on Saturday 23 November.
