Wigan Athletic manager Gary Caldwell is reportedly on Aberdeen's radar as they look to appoint their new manager.
Aberdeen opted to part ways with manager Stephen Robinson on Monday afternoon following the dismal 4-0 home defeat to Hibernian at the weekend.
The Dons find themselves second from bottom in the Scottish Premiership and they will be looking to secure a successor during the international break.
The likes of Falkirk manager John McGlynn and Dundee boss Steven Pressley have mooted as potential contenders to be the next Aberdeen manager, but a surprise new candidate has emerged.
Journalist Alex Crook has reported that Wigan manager Caldwell is on Aberdeen's shortlist.
It is claimed that Caldwell's work has been admired for some time at Pittodrie.
The former Scotland international took charge at Wigan in February after deciding to leave his role as Exeter City manager.
He led the Latics to a 16th-placed finish in League One last season, but things have not gone to plan this time around.
Wigan find themselves in the relegation zone following a poor start to the campaign, although Caldwell's position is not thought to be in question.
However, the lure of Aberdeen could give Caldwell an interesting decision to make if the Dons' hierarchy opt to pursue talks.
