Permission has been granted to Norwich City to speak to Chris Hughton, whom they seek to offer their managerial vacancy.
Hughton, the former Tottenham and Republic of Ireland defender, was assistant to Martin Jol at White Hart Lane before moving to Newcastle, initially as coach, then caretaker manager. Later he joined Birmingham, replacing Alex McLeish.
Speculation linked both Malky Mackay and Neil Lennon to the vacancy at Carrow Road, but the Canaries have confirmed their move for Hughton.
A club statement from Norwich read: "Norwich City can confirm that Birmingham City have granted the club permission to speak to Chris Hughton about the vacant managerial position at Carrow Road.
"The club will be making no further comment at this stage."
A statement released by Birmingham also confirmed the same, saying: "Birmingham City can confirm that Norwich City has made an approach for Chris Hughton with regards to their vacant managerial position. Hughton expressed a wish to speak to the Canaries and permission was reluctantly granted."
Chairman of Birmingham, Peter Pannu added, "Chris is a great manager and deserves the opportunity to speak to Norwich, which is why we have granted him permission to speak to them"
Paul Lambert, the ex manager of Norwich was named Aston Villa boss and ever since they are manager less.
Norwich has agreed to meet the 2 m Pound compensation fee demanded by Birmingham for Hughton, who guided Blues to the Championship play-offs last season.
Hughton is seen as an ideal candidate by Norwich to continue their remarkable rise up in the football ladder.
The Norfolk team was promoted to Premier League from League One, under the guidance of their ex manager Lambert and finished 12th in their first season back in the top fight.
Former Norwich player and coach Doug Livermore, who was a coach at Tottenham during Hughton's time at the club was in favor of the decision and said, "I think Chris Hughton would be a very, very good appointment."
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