Portsmouth boss John Mousinho is a candidate for the Bristol City vacancy, talkSPORT understands.Mousinho was on the Robins’ radar before they hired Liam Manning in 2023, and remains highly thought of by the hierarchy.Mousinho is in contention for the Bristol City vacancyGettySources have suggested that Steve Cooper, who is currently at Danish side Brondby, has been sounded out about the role.Steven Gerrard has also been touted amid the news that talkSPORT reported of his interest in the Burnley job should Scott Parker leave.talkSPORT understands Bristol City believe a high-profile appointment like Gerrard would go some way to easing fan opposition against the club’s hierarchy. The Liverpool legend has been away from the touchline since January 2025 when he left Saudi Pro League side Al Ettifaq.Gerrard also managed Rangers, where he won the 2020/21 Scottish Premiership title, and Aston Villa.He was linked with a return to the former in October after they sacked Russell Martin, but Gerrard chose not to go back to Ibrox.Mousinho success at PortsmouthPompey named Mousinho as their head coach in January 2023 after the dismissal of Danny Cowley.The 39-year-old had previously been in a player-coach role at Oxford United before making the move down to the south coast.Mousinho won the League One title, and therefore promotion to the Championship, during his first full season at Fratton Park.He has guided them away from relegation in back-to-back campaigns since then.Gerrard is another option for the Robins hierarchyGettyPompey secured their spot in the 2026/27 Championship on April 21, despite being thrashed 5-1 by champions Coventry City.Mousinho is under contract at the club until the summer of 2028.However, he is planning to hold talks with their owners to discuss increasing his spending power.Bristol City set for third manager in a yearManning departed Ashton Gate last summer after reaching the play-offs, where they lost 6-0 on aggregate to Sheffield United.Gerhard Struber was named as his replacement, but spent just nine months in the job before being sacked as they sat 16th in the table.Bristol City then made the surprise reappointment of Roy Hodgson on a deal until the end of the season.Hodgson is in his second spell as Bristol City bossGettyHodgson made a strong start by winning his opening two matches, but he has gone winless in their past four.The Robins were in contention for another play-off finish, although their form in the second half of the season means they sit 13th.Bristol City host Stoke City on Saturday in their final match of the 2025/26 campaign.