Robbie Keane is among the favourites to take charge amid reports he is involved in ongoing talks with principal shareholder Dermot Desmond.

Slovan Bratislava, Celtic, and Crystal Palace have the Dubliner in mind as a possible recruit.

The former Republic of Ireland international, now Ferencvaros boss, could come up against Celtic in the Europa League play-offs.

The former Spurs striker is the bookmakers’ favourite to replace Thomas Frank, who is under severe pressure.