Newcastle United have reportedly placed Kieran McKenna on their shortlist in the event that a change is made in the dugout.
The Magpies have had a mixed start to the new Premier League season and they are currently 11th in the table heading into the international break.
Matthias Jaissle took charge in the summer following the departure of Eddie Howe but he has struggled to find consistency in the early weeks of the campaign.
Supporters are not yet convinced by the German coach and a run of one win in six games has not helped matters.
Journalist Alan Nixon has reported that former Ipswich Town boss McKenna is on the club's radar as a potential replacement.
It is claimed that McKenna is on an emergency wanted list at St James' Park, should the club's hierarchy decide to part ways with Jaissle.
Saturday's 1-1 draw at Fulham is likely to have put the conversations on hold until the international break, but the owners could decide to step in if results don't improve.
McKenna decided to take a break from football after leading Ipswich Town back into the Premier League last season.
However, he has since been linked with a number of jobs in the Premier League, as well as being a possible replacement for Martin O'Neill at Celtic.
McKenna will not be short of offers when he does return to the game and it seems that Newcastle could be set to pounce if they decide that Jaissle is no longer their man.
