A former Middlesbrough player will speak with a Championship team regarding the manager’s position.

According to a report, Gary O’Neil is in talks to take over at Pompey’s Championship rivals Blackburn Rovers.

The 41-year-old was relieved of his Wolves managerial duties in mid-December, but after two months without a job,

a return to the dugout is not out of the question. Blackburn is searching for a new manager after

John Eustace abruptly left them to return to his former club, Derby County.

A little more than a week into their manager search, an update has surfaced regarding Blackburn’s plans:

former Blues midfielder Gary O’Neil will hold talks with the Ewood Park club this week,

according to the Lancashire Telegraph. The 41-year-old was relieved of his duties as Wolves manager in mid-December,

but after two months of unemployment, a return to the dugout is a real possibility.

Blackburn find themselves in fifth with 13 games left in their season.

Caretaker boss David Lowe has so far overseen wins over West Brom and Plymouth Argyle,

and that is making it an intriguing option for any manager.With the negotiations not yet taken place,

things are at a preliminary level and the two parties will have a feel regarding if they are the proper

fit for each other when discussions commence. He might, however,

be able to return to the team where his career started if a deal can be agreed.