Hull City boss Steve Bruce hopes for positive news from Mike Phelan this week.
The former Manchester United No2 could attend training at Hull today.
"I had a conversation with Mick on Thursday and he's going to have a think over the weekend," said Bruce.
"It's fair to say there's a good possibility he could come in next week.
"He would be a good fit. He's been around and knows what he's doing.
"Let's be fair, he's been the assistant to the greatest manager ever so his experience would be valuable."
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