Paul Jewell is fast emerging as favourite to succeed Steve Bruce as Wigan Athletic manager.
The News of the World says Jewell is in the frame to succeed Bruce if the former Manchester United ace quits the Latics to become Sunderland's new boss.
Scouser Jewell has been out of work since resigning as Derby manager five months ago. He spent six years in charge at the JJB Stadium and guided Wigan from League One to 10th place in the Premier League.
Steve Coppell, who quit Reading after six years as boss, is also a contender along with Swansea's Roberto Martinez. The Spaniard is hot property after taking the Swans to the brink of the play-offs.