Middlesbrough are reportedly lining up former Watford manager Rob Edwards to replace the outgoing Chris Wilder.
Boro announced on Monday morning that Wilder would be relieved of his duties following the Teesside club's 1-0 defeat by Coventry City at the weekend.
Wilder, who took over the post from ex-Bluebirds manager Neil Warnock last year, has seen his side lose five of their opening 11 matches this season.