The leadership of Oxford United began talks with Patrick Kluivert about the possible appointment of a Dutchman as manager.

Patrick Kluivert can lead the club English League One Oxford United, reports ESPN.

Previously, Craig Bellamy and David Answort were associated with this post, but owner Sumrit Tanakarnjonasut wants his club to be headed by a man with a big name.

The 41-year-old Kluivert was Louis van Gaal's assistant at the 2014 World Cup, where the Netherlands took third place. In addition, he worked as head coach of Curacao, assistant coach in AZ and NEC, coach of youth teams Twente and Ajax, as well as sports director of PSG.

After 34 matches Oxford United scored 42 points and takes 16th place in the standings of League One.

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