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Report: Northern Ireland plan further contract negotiations with Michael O'Neill

The Irish Football Association is reportedly planning further contract negotiations with Northern Ireland boss Michael O'Neill in the new year.

The Irish Football Association has reportedly planned further contract negotiations with Michael O'Neill in the New Year.

O'Neill led Northern Ireland to the knockout stages of Euro 2016 and edged the nation to the brink of qualification to the 2018 World Cup in Russia.

The two sides held preliminary talks before Christmas and, according to BBC Sport, have agreed to meet again in early 2018.

O'Neill, who has been linked with the Scotland manager's job, will reportedly be offered a six-year contract to continue as Northern Ireland boss until 2024.

The 48-year-old, who has two years left on his contract, is believed to be interested in how the IFA plans to develop their youth teams and how his appointment would fit into their long-term plans.

O'Neill was also linked to the West Bromwich Albion and Sunderland managerial posts, although they have since been filled.

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