Gus Poyet is one of six names on the shortlist to take over as manager of Swansea City, BBC Sport have reported.

The Uruguayan has been out of work since leaving French top flight side Bordeaux in September 2018, but could now be set for a return to the Football League for the first time since his first managerial appointment.

That role saw Poyet take charge of Brighton in November 2009, with the former Chelsea midfielder guiding the club to the League One title 18 months later, with Brighton then reaching the Championship play-offs two years later, in what proved to be Poyet's final season at the club.

Since then, Poyet has gone onto manage at the likes of Sunderland; AEK Athens; Real Betis and Shanghai Shenhua before his move to Bordeaux in January 2018.

Other names thought to be on the shortlist to take over at Swansea are former Leicester assistant manager Michael Appleton, and Swansea Under 23s coach Cameron Toshack.

So would Poyet be a good appointment for Swansea?

We put that question to some of our Football League World writers.

Ben Lang

"Poyet has been linked with the Swansea job regularly over the years, which suggests his style of play fits what the club are looking for.

"He fits the bill as a manager hungry to prove himself, but I think his trace record will not thrill supporters.

"However, Swansea are clearly taking their time over the appointment, so supporters should fully back any final decision they reach."

George Harbey

"I’m not sure about this at all.

"For me, he hasn’t really done enough as a manager over the last few years for me to think that he’s a decent appointment.

"He plays decent football, but the game has changed over the last few years, especially in England.

"There are better options out there."

Kealan Hughes

“What an appointment he would be.

“His career needs a bit of a pick-up and Swansea could be the place to do it. He did very well with Brighton in the Championship after getting them promoted and is the type of manager young players could look up to.

“The only worry is that he wouldn’t have much of a budget to work with and that could constrain him somewhat.”