Former Crystal Palace and Stoke City boss Tony Pulis is being linked with Leicester City.
The People says the Foxes' Thai owners saw Saturday's trip to fellow strugglers QPR as the start of a crucial week. City lost 3-2, and now face Liverpool at home on Tuesday before going to Aston Villa next Sunday.
Billionaire chairman Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha wants to stick by boss Nigel Pearson, who steered them to promotion last season, but - after spending more than £100million to wipe out Leicester's debts - he sees Premier League survival as crucial to long-term European ambitions.
Pulis, out of work since walking out of Crystal Palace, has never been relegated in 22 years. He would be attracted to the job as the owners have pledged to make £140m available over the next three years.
The Foxes, whose last win was the stunning 5-3 victory over Manchester United on 21 September, have 10 points after 12 games.
