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Toulouse Targets Motherwell’s Askou as Coach, Offers £1 M

5/14/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Toulouse FC lists Danish coach Jens Berthel Askou as frontrunner to replace Carles Martínez Novell.
Askou currently leads Motherwell FC, which sits fourth in the Scottish Premiership.
Toulouse may pay about £1 million to Motherwell, while Motherwell says no formal approach has been received.
Celtic also watches Askou as a potential successor to Martin O’Neill, citing his high-pressing, quick-ball style that has beaten Celtic and Rangers.

History

Historical Context

Arsenal hired Frenchman Arsène Wenger in October 1996, giving him full control over transfers and training; his methods produced three Premier League titles and reshaped English football. Toulouse FC now plans to hire Danish coach Jens Berthel Askou, hoping his high-pressing style will similarly alter Ligue 1 tactics. Both moves illustrate clubs using foreign managers to drive strategic change.

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Story summary

Toulouse FC lists Danish coach Jens Berthel Askou as frontrunner to replace Carles Martínez Novell.
Askou currently leads Motherwell FC, which sits fourth in the Scottish Premiership.
Toulouse may pay about £1 million to Motherwell, while Motherwell says no formal approach has been received.
Celtic also watches Askou as a potential successor to Martin O’Neill, citing his high-pressing, quick-ball style that has beaten Celtic and Rangers.

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