Newcastle United boss John Carver remains a contender for the long-term job.
Carver has won just two of his 11 games in charge and lost the last three.
But the Daily Star says the Geordie remains a viable contender for the Newcastle hotseat and has been involved in talks concerning the club's summer transfer targets.
While recent surveys suggest the majority of fans want the club to bring in a fresh face, owner Mike Ashley and managing director Lee Charnley have been impressed with the way the 50-year-old Geordie has handled the job.