Jurgen Klinsmann appears to be on the verge of ditching the United States for one of the most high-profile jobs in football.
Former Germany international Oliver Bierhoff revealed that he believes Klinsmann is currently in talks with the Football Association regarding the managerial void left by Roy Hodgson, who resigned from his post after England's poor showing at Euro 2016.
But Bierhoff also warned that the FA should be ready for a possible overhaul of the system if it appoints Klinsmann as the next manager.
"He would be a good fit," Bierhoff told Dominic Fifield of the Guardian. "We started in 2004 together and he's not always, how can I say, nice to handle because he wants to change (things). But he brings motivation. He has the courage to make difficult decisions and, perhaps, you need something like this."
Bierhoff, who currently serves as the German national team's general manager, also described how Klinsmann triggered the latest German revival during his time in charge of Die Mannschaft ahead of the 2006 World Cup, describing the vital role the former Tottenham forward played in creating the proper environment for the program to succeed.
"A lot of things need to come together," he said. "When (Germany) failed at Euro 2000 we invested a lot in the infrastructure and the education of young players and coaches, so now we have a lot of talented players and the Bundesliga is investing in young players.
"Perhaps it is an advantage that good players go to England and other countries, so our clubs have to bring other players through. But since the arrival of Jurgen Klinsmann - who I think is in discussions with England - we have also given the national team a certain pride, atmosphere, and organisation. The success of the story is the high quality but also the good organisation and good atmosphere we have in the group."
Klinsmann has been linked with the vacancy from the beginning when reports emerged in the days after Hodgson's departure suggesting the 51-year-old is prepared for a move across the pond.
After being relieved of his duties with Germany, Klinsmann was appointed manager of the United States. Despite helping the country win the Gold Cup in 2013, the German's role has recently been shrouded under a cloud of uncertainty following a series of frustrating results.
