Gary Lineker may return to Match of the Day as talks with BBC progress – reports

Sources close to presenter said to be confident impartiality row will be resolved to his satisfaction in next 24 hours

Gary Lineker is reportedly close to returning to Match of the Day with talks between the BBC and the presenter said to be “moving in the right direction” after a weekend of scheduling disruption, though not all issues are yet fully resolved, the BBC has reported.

The corporation is expected to announce a review of its social media guidelines in the wake of the controversial suspension of the presenter, with some reports indicating Lineker may agree to be more careful about what he tweets.