Now that the San Francisco 49ers have a coaching vacancy, their mutual interest with New Orleans Saints head coach Sean Payton can be satisfied.

With a report surfacing on Sunday that Payton would be interested in the job should he be released from his contract with the Saints, the 49ers are expected to explore the idea of hiring Payton, according to Adam Schefter of ESPN.

Payton is expected to meet with Saints general manager Mickey Loomis on Monday to explore his coaching options, either in New Orleans or elsewhere. The Saints could let Payton out of his contract, or attempt to trade him should a team like the 49ers be interested.