Besiktas boss Slaven Bilic has emerged as a surprise candidate to take over from Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City, according to Večernji list.
The Croatian coach has been linked with a return to England after several years playing for West Ham United during his playing days.
Bilic is free to leave current club Besiktas this summer, although he has been offered an extension and an improvement on terms by the Istanbul club.
And, City have indicated that he could be one of a few, short-listed as a replacement for Manuel Pellegrini.
Pellegrini is under increasing pressure to perform this season and win a title, but sits behind Chelsea in the Premier League and faces a daunting last-16 Champions League tie with Barcelona.
Bilic has spoken of his desire to manage in England before and has recently been linked to his former club – West Ham.
“Managing in the Premier League is a question I get asked, not only about England – but mostly – and whatever you say, it sounds not fair to someone. I really like it here at Besiktas, I like this job, it’s a massive club.”