Three in the frame The main contenders

Ryan Giggs

The former Manchester United assistant (below) has made no secret of his desire to manage, and his name has been linked with a series of clubs in recent weeks. 7/2

Aitor Karanka

The Spaniard left Boro in March having seen the bandwagon which took the club into the Premier League at the end of last season stall. 9/2

Nigel Pearson

Out of football since October after parting company with Derby but credited with having laid the foundation for Leicester City’s title success last season. 7/1