For The Chronicle can reveal that the Irishman has watched Fulham play on three occasions recently and there is talk that Craven Cottage supremo Fayed Mohammed would love him as his manger.
It's no secret that current boss Chris Coleman has found himself under pressure at Fulham after a disappointing season and they could become the first team this season to lose at Sunderland on Saturday.
Steve McClaren is now in pole position for the England manager's job, but O'Neill is still second favourite.