John Terry is an early name in the frame for the vacant Bournemouth job.
The promotion-targeting Cherries are hunting for a manager after sacking Jason Tindall following four straight league defeats, leaving them nine points off the top two.
Bournemouth are aware of Terry’s ambition to move into management and believe he would be interested in the role.
The former England captain nearly joined as a player in 2017 with a view to eventually succeeding then boss Eddie Howe.
A number of eye-catching figures are said to be interested, including Arsenal legend Patrick Vieira, who has been out of work since being sacked by Nice in December.