Former Manchester United manager David Moyes is leading the race to replace Steve Bruce who was sacked by Aston Villa boss on Wednesday.
Bruce was sacked by Villa after their 3-3 draw with Preston North End, a result which left them in the bottom half of the English Championship table after 11 games this season.
Thierry Henry has also been linked with the job, but Moyes tends to be the favourite’s choice.
Moyes has been out of football since leaving West Ham United at the end of last season, despite having steered the Hammers to Premier League safety in 2017-18.
The Scot has also spent time in charge of Preston North End, Everton, Manchester United, Real Sociedad and Sunderland.
He has not spent longer than a year at a club since ending his 11-year reign at Everton.
Brentford boss Dean Smith and Shakhtar Donetsk manager Paulo Fonseca have also been linked with the vacant post at Villa Park.