Medgyessy, a former banker, who was also Finance Minister under the previous Socialist-Liberal coalition, could be a candidate if the Socialist Party stays in power after the April general elections, the daily said citing rumours.

Urbán, a former Vice President at Citigroup who was candidate for the post of finance minister for the main opposition party Fidesz in 1998 could become a candidate if Fidesz wins and if Járai doesn’t wish to go on.