Swansea City have started the search for Graham Potter's replacement, but have not yet drawn up a shortlist.
Potter is expected to be confirmed as the new boss of Brighton and Hove Albion, and is likely to take his backroom team with him to the south coast. You can follow all the latest live developments here .
That would appear to rule out the possibility of Potter's assistant Billy Reid taking on the top role, despite being one of the initial names in the mix of managerial possibilities.
Another of the early contenders is QPR assistant boss John Eustace, who briefly took caretaker charge earlier in the season following the sacking of Steve McClaren.
The Mirror has even suggested that the Swans are set to make contract over talks with the 39-year old should Potter complete his move to the south coast, but those reports have been described as premature by Swansea sources.
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Under-23s coach Cameron Toshack has not been categorically ruled out, indeed he is currently the bookies' favourite, with some offering odds as short as 3/1.
Meanwhile, links with previous favourite Leon Britton have been downplayed.
Britton has already been in the dugout on a temporary basis, taking the reins back in 2017 before the arrival of Carlos Carvalhal, and has previously stated that he wouldn't be interested in taking on the job on a permanent basis.
"In terms of the job, nothing has changed and I'm not looking for the job full time," he said at the time.
There's no evidence to suggest he has changed that stance.
While an official shortlist has not yet been drawn up, the club has made contact with several potential candidates, but are nevertheless reluctant to firm up any interest until Potter's departure is confirmed.
Barnsley's Daniel Stendel, a name who arguably ticks a lot of boxes, is not one of those to have been approached, with sources close to the manager keen to stress that he is happy in South Yorkshire.
Similarly, a move for Sunderland's Jack Ross has been described as unlikely by reports in the north east, particularly if the Black Cats can clinch promotion back to the Championship.
WalesOnline understands that while Swansea are keeping an open mind on the identity of their new boss, they are keen to ensure that the new recruit can pick up where Potter left off in terms of playing style.
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Potter earned praise for helping to bring back a brand of attractive attacking football to the Liberty Stadium, and the hierarchy are keen to ensure that the philosophy of the former Ostersund boss is not forgotten.
As a result, the hierarchy are are likely to go for someone they view as young, hungry and ambitious, with a willingness to promote from within in terms of youth, taking further advantage of the club's thriving academy system.
That would probably rule out the likes of Sam Allardyce and Tony Pulis, although financial constraints meant moves for either manager always looked unlikely.
