Sam Allardyce Reportedly Interested in Replacing Bruce Arena as USA Manager

Former England manager Sam Allardyce is reportedly interested in replacing the departed Bruce Arena as coach of the United States men's national team.

Despite saying he was not looking for another job when he left Crystal Palace in May, sources close to the 62-year-old have indicated he would be interested in discussing the prospect of taking over at the helm of the USMNT, according to Mark Ogden of ESPN.co.uk.

Ogden added that while Allardyce has rejected the notion of potentially becoming Scotland boss, his interest in the U.S. post is keener as he could "impose a long-term strategy and secure a legacy in a nation regarded as a growing force." 

Allardyce established himself in the Premier League in successful tenures at Bolton Wanderers, Newcastle United, Blackburn Rovers, West Ham United and Sunderland, carving out a stellar reputation for saving clubs from relegation.

He was subsequently appointed England manager in July 2016 and won his first and only game in charge of the national side in a 2018 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Slovakia.

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He left the post on September 27, 2016, after being caught up in a newspaper sting, per BBC Sport.

A struggling Palace then appointed the former Bolton defender as manager in December 2016, and he duly steered them away from danger of relegation before leaving the post and apparently retiring in May, per Sky Sports News HQ.

The recent resignation of Gordon Strachan as Scotland manager prompted reports Allardyce could be tempted to return, but he ruled himself out saying the timing wasn't right, per BBC Sport.

But it seems the Dudley-born manager, who spent part of his playing career with NASL's Tampa Bay Rowdies, could be tempted by the USMNT post after Arena left the role having failed to successfully lead the side to the 2018 World Cup.