Chris Hughton has held discussions with Bristol City over becoming their next manager.
Supporters called for the 61-year old to be instated after Saturday's defeat to Swansea City left them 11th in the table.
The Championship club have been linked with Rangers' Steven Gerrard and Ryan Lowe of Plymouth but Hughton has the experience of winning promotion with Newcastle and Brighton previously.
Lee Johnson was sacked by the Robins on July 4 after the club explained that they want a change.
Hughton has been out of work since he was sacked from Brighton and Hove Albion in May 2019.