EX-PORTO star Benni McCarthy has thrown his hat in the ring for the St Mirren job, according to reports.
The Daily Mail says the South African legend – a Champions League winner with Jose Mourinho’s legendary 2004 side – is interested in holding talks with Buddies chiefs.
He is currently head coach of Cape Town City.
Before taking the job in his homeland, the 40-year-old lived in Edinburgh with Scots model wife Stacey.
Meanwhile, it’s also claimed Real Madrid icon Guti, a shock name that emerged last week, is poised for discussions over the role.
The Paisley club are on the lookout for a new boss after Jack Ross left for Sunderland.
Former Rangers manager Ally McCoist is on the shortlist.
He is alongside the likes of Jim McIntyre and former Celtic stoppers Alan Stubbs and Gary Caldwell.
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SunSport also told how Falkirk boss Paul Hartley had emerged as a possible late contender.
Ex-Hearts boss Robbie Neilson dropped out of the race yesterday.
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