Tommy Wright has been linked with a return to management with the Northern Ireland Under-21 team.
Wright has been out of the game for the past 18 months following his departure from Kilmarnock December 2021.
The Daily Record says the former international goalkeeper is in line for the post, which is currently vacant after John Schofield left earlier this year.
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The report adds Northern Ireland manager Michael O'Neill insisted upon an approach to Wright, who he played with at Newcastle and internationally.
The former Newcastle keeper guided St Johnstone to their first major trophy in 2014 when Saints won the Scottish Cup and was Premiership Manager of the Season in 2016.
Wright spent nine years with the Perth club, with seven of them as manager after stepping up in 2013 from No.2 to take over from Steve Lomas.
He guided them into a top six finish in his first four seasons in charge before resigning in May 2020.
Meanwhile, another former Northern Ireland international is being linked with a vacant managerial post.
Gareth McAuley is reported to be a top target for Cliftonville, who are searching for a replacement for former boss Paddy McLaughlin.
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