Mike Phelan looks set to lead Hull City into the new Premier League season.

The former Manchester United assistant boss has been in caretaker charge since Steve Bruce quit last month.

And there is now a strong chance that Phelan will land the role on a permanent basis after the club’s failed attempts to appoint their preferred targets.

Mike Phelan remains in temporary charge of Hull following Steve Bruce's departure

Phelan could even land the role on a permanent basis as Hull struggle to appoint their targets

Chris Coleman, the Wales manager, is thought to have cooled on the idea of taking over at Hull

They were still seeking permission from the Welsh FA to speak to their boss Chris Coleman last week, but it is understood he has now cooled on the idea of taking over.

Roberto Martinez, meanwhile, has been unveiled as the new manager of the Belgium national team, while Gianfranco Zola has concerns about the make-up of the backroom team.

That leaves Phelan, who has this week led the club on their pre-season tour of Austria and was in the dugout during Saturday’s 2-1 defeat to Torino.

Roberto Martinez was a target, but he has now been appointed as Belgium manager

Gianfranco Zola is thought to have concerns over the state of the backroom team at Hull

Hull kick off their campaign at home to Leicester on Saturday lunchtime and supporters are planning to protest against the Allam family’s running of the club.