Steve Bruce believes managing Aston Villa would be "a terrific job" and hopes to hear if he will be appointed this week.
The former Birmingham and Hull City manager has held initial discussions with the Villans, and is now considered the leading contender for the position along with current caretaker boss Steve Clarke.
"I've had a chat with them. That's as far as it's gone," Bruce told Sky Sports' Goals on Sunday programme.
"They did say they're in a process, which you have to respect. I'm hoping that I hear something this week.