Trevor Brooking could be on his way back to West Ham United.

The People says Brooking will be offered a shock return to the West Ham United board.

Brooking is likely to leave his post as the FA's director of football development after an outspoken attack on the funding of youth football.

And Hammers chiefs want him back at Upton Park, where under-fire manager Gianfranco Zola could benefit from his wealth of experience.

A return could put sporting director Gianluca Nani under pressure although there is no suggestion his job is under threat yet.