Jenas was seen by many bookmakers as the favourite to replace Lineker when he eventually steps down but the former midfielder was fired by the BBC last month.
Jermaine Jenas seen by many as the clear favourite to replace Gary Lineker . However, a new front runner has emerged after former midfielder was sacked. LISTEN NOW:A new favourite to replace Gary Lineker as Match of the Day host has emerged after Jermaine Jenas was sacked by the BBC last month.
Lineker has presented Match of the Day since 1999, with his current contract set to expire at the end of the current season. Chapman has landed the role of lead presenter for BBC's new Champions League highlights show, with the 50-year-old set to start his new role next week.
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