Houllier – Apparently a none starter and is likely to stay where he is.

Shearer – Doesn’t believe they want him but would be more than willing to do it and thinks capable of turning fortunes around.

Hughes – All gone a bit quiet here and is looking more and more unlikely while he concentrates on the world class signing of Amdy Faye.

Mourinho – Has his eye set on a bigger job in Spain or Italy.

Deschamps – New favourite after saying the job would be exciting and would like Gianfranco Zola as his assistant. Has reached Champions League final with Monaco and gained promotion back to Serie A with Juventus.

Van Gaal – A bit quiet but apparently in the running to be approached if not been approached already.

Harry Redknapp – No chance for delboy.

Kevin Keegan – Apparently likely to be interviewed.

Rafa Benitez – Needs to leave Liverpool.