Former Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is being linked with a return to Premier League management, with Manchester United reportedly among the clubs interested in the 48-year-old.
Howe has been out of work since leaving St James' Park three months ago, but could return to the top flight if Michael Carrick loses his job at Old Trafford.
United's shortlist
The former Magpies boss has long been admired in Manchester, and Fabrizio Romano claims he is on a list of potential candidates to replace Carrick.
Antonio Conte, Julian Nagelsmann and Brighton boss Fabian Hurzeler are also reported targets, though the latter would command a fee to leave the Seagulls.
Howe's availability could make him an attractive option, with other reports suggesting Fulham are also monitoring the former Newcastle manager.
Fulham and Lens links
TeamTALK claims Howe is a potential replacement for Alvaro Arbeloa if he is dismissed, and that the former Newcastle boss turned down an approach from Ligue 1 side RC Lens.
Former Magpies midfielder Chris Waddle believes it is only a matter of time before Howe returns to management.
Waddle's verdict
Speaking to talkSPORT Bet, Waddle said: "Eddie Howe did a great job at Newcastle, let's be honest. That puts him in a good position while sitting on the fence waiting for the right job to come along."
"It's a matter of who presses the panic button first. He will be heavily linked because of what he achieved at Newcastle, and rightly so."
"He plays a nice brand of football, so a lot of teams will be looking at him and thinking about when to make that move. He won't be short of offers."
"He's probably enjoying a nice break at the minute, but after a few weeks, he's probably thinking he's ready to get back into it. It just depends on who presses the panic button first in the Premier League."
