Werder Bremen coach Viktor Skrypnyk is being linked with West Ham United.
The Mirror says Ukrainian Skrypnyk is a surprise new name in the frame, given the Hammers' preference for a boss with Premier League experience, after transforming Bremen's season.
But they have charged up the table under their former player and go into the final day of the Bundesliga season with a slim chance of claiming a Europa League place.
Bremen will put up a fight to keep hold of their little-known but emerging boss.
However they could also have to fend off Sunderland who are also considering Skrypnyk as a contender to replace Dick Advocaat if he leaves the Stadium of Light at the end of the season.