Chris Hughton has emerged as the new frontrunner to become the next Fulham boss.

The former Norwich chief has been out of work since being given the boot by the Canaries in April, but is the hot favourite to succeed Felix Magath at the helm.

Bookies stopped taking bets on the 55-year-old on Thursday, with caretaker manager Kit Symons and Steve Clarke also on the three-man shortlist put together by Fulham's search committee.

Symons has declared his interest in the post and has helped change their fortunes since taking over the Championship strugglers last month.

Steve Clarke is also in the frame and has been shortlisted by Shahid Khan’s five-man team, which includes former Fulham favourites Danny Murphy and Brian McBride.