The former Tipperary manager is touted as being part of a Michael Donoghue ticket that has emerged as the clear favourite to succeed Anthony Cunningham.
Donoghue is well though-of in the county, having led Clarinbridge to an All Ireland title in 2011.
A temporary three-man team of Malachy Hanley, Damien Coleman and Tex Callaghan are in charge for the AIG Fenway Classic with Dublin in Boston.
