Here’s who bookmakers Sky Bet believe are currently among the front-runners to take the reins at Hillsborough...
1. Giovanni van Bronckhorst
Odds: 18/1. He left Dutch giants Feyenoord at the end of last season, having won a tasty five trophies with the club. Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
2. Danny Cowley
Odds: 16/1. The 40-year-old led Lincoln to League One glory last season, and is a rising star in the football management game. Photo: Jordan Mansfield
3. Daniel Stendel
Odds: 18/1. The charismatic German took Barnsley up to the Championship at the first time of asking last season, and his side won an impressive 30 games in all competitions. Photo: Harry Trump
4. Aitor Karanka
Odds: 18/1. He last position was at Nottingham Forest, where he picked up a 30% win rate in his one year spell. Photo: Laurence Griffiths