Jim Goodwin is being thought of by Dundee United after Craig Levein dominated himself out of a return to the supervisor’s job.
Goodwin, 41, was sacked by Aberdeen in January following a 6-0 defeat by Hibernian. United are scheduled to host Aberdeen on Saturday.
Ex-Hearts and Leicester boss Levein, 58, managed United from 2006-09 earlier than leaving to take the Scotland job.
Head coach Liam Fox left United after Saturday’s 4-0 defeat by Ross County.
That consequence – a sixth straight defeat – left the membership 4 factors adrift on the backside of the Scottish Premiership, albeit with a sport in hand.
Former St Mirren participant Goodwin was Buddies supervisor between 2019 and 2022 following a three-year spell accountable for Alloa Athletic, the place he additionally performed. The Irishman has gained 107 of his 292 matches as a supervisor.
Aberdeen’s loss at Easter Street adopted their Scottish Cup exit by the hands of West of Scotland aspect Darvel. Nonetheless, the Dons had began the season with 13 wins from 21 in all competitions previous to the World Cup break and reached the Viaplay Cup semi-finals.
On Tuesday, United introduced the departure of sporting director Tony Asghar.
