Former England captain Alan Shearer has held talks with Cardiff over succeeding Dave Jones as boss of the Championship club, BBC Sport Wales understands.
The ex-Magpies manager, 40, is the latest name to be linked with the club.Another former Newcastle boss, Chris Hughton, is also believed to have been on Cardiff's shortlist along with Watford boss Malky Mackay.Ex-West Brom manager Roberto di Matteo and St Johnstone's Derek McInnes have also been linked to the role.