Former Inter Milan manager Hector Cuper is the shock name on Hull’s managerial shortlist as they start the process of replacing Mike Phelan.
Gary Rowett remains favourite to take over at the troubled Premier League club, but Tigers bosses are considering other possibilities.
Ex-Sporting Lisbon and Olympiacos boss Marco Silva has been linked with the job since Phelan’s departure.
And Sportsmail understands Cuper is another name Tigers board have discussed in the aftermath of Phelan’s exit.