Malmo FF has had Eirik Horneland as its main target in the coach hunt. Expressen has repeatedly reported on MFF's attempts to recruit the Norwegian, who is currently clubless. About a week ago, Expressen received information suggesting that Malmö was close to agreeing with Horneland. However, nothing was clear or signed at the time. Since then, it has been relatively quiet in the coach issue. Sports manager Philip Berglund told Gasetten on June 12 that it was unclear when the club could reach a decision on a new coach. And now Malmo FF has contacted Gaute Helstrup, 50, who is currently assistant coach to Kjetil Knutsen at Bodö/Glimt. Helstrup is said to be a candidate for the MFF job, if it doesn't work out with Horneland. Several sources that Expressen has spoken to claim that Eirik Horneland, after his visit to Malmö over two weeks ago, asked for more time to consider the club's offer. The fact that the Norwegian coach wanted to wait is not about salary or contract details. Instead, it is said to be about issues related to his family situation and whether he really wants to take a new coaching job this summer. Horneland has also had a few other interested parties that he has considered. At the same time, Malmo FF has been in talks with other coaching candidates behind the scenes to be prepared if Horneland were to say no. Both Helstrup and Horneland are described as having similar coaching profiles. They advocate for an intense and offensive football with high pressure and a strong focus on controlling the game. Between May 2020 and January 2024, Helstrup was the head coach of Tromsö. Previously, he coached both HamKam and Tromsdalen. So what does the future hold for Malmo FF? Will they find a new coach who can lead them to success? But for now, the search continues. Malmo FF is looking for a coach who can bring them success, and they are considering several options. The club wants to find the right person for the job, and they are taking their time to make the right decision.