Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic and Everton boss David Moyes side by side, with Hull's stadium in the background
Hull manager Sergej Jakirovic and Everton boss David Moyes side by side, with Hull's stadium in the background
The Bosnian guided outsiders Hull back into the Premier League last season via the playoffs.
The Tigers made a storming start to their first season back in the top flight after almost a decade away.
Even if results of late have been less impressive, Hull find themselves 11th in the table - just two points behind Everton.
Jakirovic only recently signed a new two-year deal at the MKM Stadium, coming on the back of being named Premier League Manager of the Month for August.
But that has not stopped questions being asked of the 49-year-old regarding who he would like to manage next.
Could Sergej Jakirovic be David Moyes' successor?
David Moyes' current Everton contract is due to expire in a little over six months' time.
It was widely expected the Scotsman would move on at the end of the campaign when that deal comes to an end.
However, Moyes is now being tipped to sign a new deal at Everton fairly soon.
Even if he does, that will only be for an extra year or two. Even then, manager's do not see out their deals more times than not.
So Everton will already be looking tentatively at potential successors for down the line.
Jakirovic could very well be one of those under consideration given his work with Hull.
And he has now been asked directly in an interview with Sportske Novosti if he would like to manage a team like Everton or Newcastle United.
"That would be great," he said.
Jakirovic was asked that as a follow-up to a question as to whether he would like to one day manage a team of Manchester United's stature.
“The boss would be proud, but that’s not realistic," he said. "From Hull, you can only go to the middle tier.
"I think that’s my next level. Clubs that are below the top six. To be a coach at the very top, you have to have a pedigree."
Given his recent contract agreement with Hull, Jakirovic was then asked about how much compensation it would cost to prise him away.
He replied: "I have everything defined in my contract; there is no grey area. Seven figures."
Will Everton stick or twist on next manager?
Moyes' future is something that often splits the fanbase.
On the back of successive wins over Newcastle, which has Everton a Fleetwood Town win away from the semi-finals of the Carabao Cup, and within three points of the top six, Moyes has some bargaining power.
But a couple of losses changes all that and all of a sudden supporters want change.
Ultimately, Moyes is the safe option for the Friedkin Group as they seek a new buyer for the Toffees.
For anyone wanting a change of direction in the dugout over the next 12 months, whether Jakirovic or anyone else, they are likely to be disappointed.