Sven-Goran Eriksson's agent has said the former England boss would be interested in talking to Newcastle about their managerial vacancy.
Athole Still said: "There has been no contact whatsoever but if Newcastle were interested, I am sure Sven would be interested in talking to Newcastle."
Glenn Roeder resigned as Magpies boss on Sunday and former Bolton manager Sam Allardyce is favourite to take over.
Lyon's ex-Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is also a possible candidate.