Martin Jol is in the frame for Avram Grant's job at West Ham United.
The People says Chris Hughton could make a quick return to football - with West Ham.
But Martin Jol, the man he assisted at Tottenham, will be his major rival for the post - if the Hammers lose patience with Grant.
The two close friends could go head-to-head for the job, as Hughton would be unlikely to agree to become Jol's No 2 after such a successful stint as Newcastle chief.