Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley intends to go French if he decides to axe Alan Pardew.
Pardew earned himself some breathing space with victory over Leicester City on Saturday - the Toon's first of the Premier League season.
The Sun says Ashley has a replacement lined up should Newcastle's revival be cut short.
Lyon coach Remi Garde is the man he sees as Pardew's successor.
The former Arsenal midfielder has impressed with OL since taking charge three years ago and his reputation and profile has grown across Europe.
