Klinsi US hint dropped

An official announcement is not expected until December, but when asked whether the former German boss will fill the void left by Bruce Arena, American Cherundolo - who also plays for the US - confirmed the rumour to the TV channel Premiere, saying: "according to my information."

Klinsmann took Germany to the semi-finals at this year's World Cup in his homeland, and is highly regarded in the States after turning round the fortunes of what was a struggling Nationalmeinshaft to take third place in Germany.

The US's next game is against Denmark on 20 January, but despite Cherundolo's slip, Klinsmann's involvement, if any, remains unsure.