The former Wrexham and Swansea boss has emerged as the front-runner for the post after impressing in his current role as coach of Wales' youth sides.

The 54-year-old could initially take charge on a caretaker basis for next month's Euro 2012 qualifiers against Bulgaria and Switzerland.

Flynn did not give a direct answer when asked on a radio programme tonight whether he would like the job but did hint he could be more forthcoming next Monday.

Flynn told Yorkshire Radio: "Decisions are made and carefully considered and we will see on Monday when the situation is clarified."

The Football Association of Wales said yesterday they had put no timescale on their search for Toshack's successor.

Toshack stood down after six years in the post following his side's disappointing start to their Euro 2012 campaign.

Wales were beaten in their opening qualifier in Montenegro last Friday.

Flynn, who won 66 Wales caps as a player, boasts considerable managerial experience.

He spent 12 years in charge at Wrexham from 1989 and later took over at Swansea.

In his present job he took Wales Under-21s to the qualification play-offs for the last UEFA Championship when they were agonisingly beaten by England over two legs in 2008.

His side failed by the narrowest of margins to make the play-offs again this week as they lost in Italy.

That defeat, however, has increased the possibility Flynn could be promoted to the senior side as the Under-21s will not have fixtures in October.

Flynn is not surprised he has been linked with the post.

He said: "Obviously (it is) because of my position within the framework of the Welsh FA.

"I have got a really good job at the moment. I have worked very closely with John for the last six years.

"The biggest motivation for me and the players has been that John is not afraid to play young players and give them an opportunity.

"That has been fantastic for me, working in that environment.

"His knowledge of European football and players is phenomenal. He will be a big miss for Welsh football, I am certain of that."

Former Fulham and Coventry boss Chris Coleman appears to be the other strong contender having indicated he would be interested.

Kenny Jackett, Tony Pulis and Gary Speed, managers at Millwall, Stoke and Sheffield United respectively, have all said they are not interested while Manchester United veteran Ryan Giggs wants to concentrate on his playing career.

"I spoke to him, it will not happen," said United boss Sir Alex Ferguson when asked whether Giggs, 36, could be a contender.

Toshack's predecessor Mark Hughes initially combined the role with playing duties at Blackburn but Ferguson also ruled out the possibility of Giggs undertaking something similar.

"It is impossible to do both," Ferguson said. "We have to be selfish here.

"I am not even prepared to negotiate on this matter.

"At his age, Ryan needs to use all his energy and concentration to be here."

One man to have expressed an interest in the job is former Arsenal, West Ham and Celtic striker John Hartson.

The 35-year-old has no managerial experience but points to the example of Hughes as proof that need not be a handicap.

Hartson told BBC Radio Four: "They gave Mark Hughes his first job and look how well Mark Hughes has done since.

"I've done my (coaching) badges in recent years. I have worked under great managers, I've picked up a lot during my career and I just feel that it's a job I would love to do."

Hughes, now in charge of Fulham after spells at Blackburn and Manchester City, has himself suggested a young manager might be the best way to go.

He said: "For me it was the best thing I ever did - it enabled me to become the manager I am now because it's a huge learning curve.

"Everyone says international football is for older managers, but I think it's fantastic opportunity for a young manager."

Hughes believes his former Manchester United team-mate Giggs would make an ideal candidate.

"He has to decide if it's right for him but I'd recommend it to him," he said. "If he rang I'd say take it."

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Pulis has tonight backed Flynn's claims for the job.

The Stoke boss told BBC Radio Five Live: "I'd give it to Brian Flynn.

"I think Brian has brought a lot of the young players through that John has used.

"As an interim manager, to give the selectors a bit of time to choose someone, then I would let Brian get on with it.

"John has done a smashing job in lots of respects.

"He has blooded a lot of young players so the future looks bright."