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Steph Houghton has emerged as the leading candidate to become the PFA’s chair in what would be a historic move.
Sportsmail understands that senior officials at the union have approached the Manchester City defender with a view to her replacing previous incumbent John Mousinho, who left the role to take over as manager at Portsmouth.
A decision on whether to stand from Houghton, who is considering the prospect, is due shortly.
Man City star Steph Houghton has emerged the leading candidate to become the PFA’s chair
Execs feel that having a woman in the role would reflect the union’s progress and cultural shift. The 34-year-old, however, is thought to be undecided. Aside from her duties captaining City, she is also married to former Liverpool defender Stephen Darby, who was diagnosed with motor neurone disease in 2018.
Should the centre-half, who has won 121
