Remi Garde was an interested spectator at Newcastle United’s clash with Manchester City.
Garde was present for the Premier League clash to commentate for French TV.
The Frenchman had held brief talks with the Magpies in January, but the club opted to give John Carver the role of head coach until the end of the season.
Garde – who left Lyon for personal reasons – is not available to start work until next summer.
But Newcastle have not held any further discussion with him or anybody else about the job.
Garde is currently on a sabbatical from management.