Newcastle United are yet to make contact with Lyon coach Remi Garde.

Newcastle are stepping up their manager search after FA Cup elimination at the hands of Leicester City.

The Evening Chronicle says United have a shortlist for the job which includes six or seven names.

It is believed that Remi Garde is on that shortlist but talk that former Rangers boss Dick Advocaat is in with a shout of the job has been played down.

However, Garde has not been approached by the Magpies at this stage.