Chris Hughton has told ESPN FC that he is interested in the Fulham job but has yet to hold talks with the Championship club.
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The former Newcastle, Birmingham and Norwich manager has emerged as a frontrunner for the post at Craven Cottage after Felix Magath was sacked last week.
Hughton's successful track record in the Championship would appear to work in his favour, although he has yet to be contacted by Fulham.
"It is a job I would be interested in," Hughton told ESPN FC. "There were some reports in the newspapers that I have already held talks with Fulham, but that is not the case.
"What I would say is Fulham is a fantastic club and any manager would be interested in working there. I understand they will take their time to weigh up their options and I will await developments in the next few days and weeks."
Hughton guided Newcastle out of the Championship at first attempt after the club's relegation from the Premier League in 2009, while he was also successful in taking Birmingham into the playoffs amid a difficult financial backdrop in the 2011-12 season.
He has been out of the game since losing his job at Norwich last April, but is now eager to return to management.
Former Celtic manager Neil Lennon and ex-West Bromwich Albion head coach Steve Clarke have also been linked with the Fulham job, with caretaker boss Kit Symons also hoping to land the job on a permanent basis.
Fulham, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, currently sit bottom of the Championship after picking up just one point from eight games.