Eddie Howe has reportedly turned down an approach to be the next Crystal Palace manager.
The Eagles look set to part ways with French manager Pierre Sage just ten games into his tenure.
Palace are bottom of the Premier League heading into the international break and they have lost their last four league games.
The likes of Thomas Frank and Sean Dyche are thought to be amongst the leading contenders to replace Sage, but The Sun have reported that a manager has already been approached.
It is claimed that Howe has rejected an approach from the club despite being ready to return to management.
The 48-year-old left his role as Newcastle United manager in July after a successful five-year spell that saw him win the EFL Cup and qualify for the UEFA Champions League twice.
Howe is unlikely to be short of offers as more Premier League jobs become available and it seems that he is happy to bide his time after rejecting the Eagles.
Manchester United have been mouted as a potential destination for Howe, although Michael Carrick remains in post at Old Trafford for now.
As for Palace, it would appear that Sage's replacement will not be their first choice, but the likes of Frank and Dyche could still be shrewd options given their top-flight experience.
