BBC Sport bosses are already planning for life after Lineker (Picture: Getty)The BBC are reportedly primed to replace Gary Lineker as the face of their football coverage and have identified former Tottenham midfielder Jermaine Jenas as the ideal successor. Lineker, 59, has fronted the corporation’s flagship football show Match of the Day since 1999 when he replaced Des Lynam, though his long reign could be coming to an end. According to the Daily Mail, senior figures at the BBC are already preparing for life after Lineker and have earmarked Jenas as the man to fill his shoes. Jenas could treble his £210,000 salary if he replaces Lineker (Picture: Getty)Although there is no suggestion that Lineker is being forced out, his future has been a topic of conversation among BBC executives. MORE: Amazon lays out generous offer for Gary Lineker to join Prime familyMORE: Gary Lineker addresses Ben Stokes BBC Sports Personality of the Year gaffe: ‘I just f****d up’

Source: Metro January 30, 2020 23:03 UTC