This is who many Sheffield Wednesday fans want as their replacement for Newcastle United-bound Steve Bruce

The former Sheffield United and Sunderland manager is reported to have resigned from his position as manager at the club this morning, in doing so making it clear he wants to move to his boyhood club Newcastle United.

Here’s who the bookmakers think are the leading contenders to replace Steve Bruce as manager of Sheffield Wednesday

The two clubs appear to moving ever closer to agreeing a compensation fee after days of talks.

And so with Wednesdayites looking ahead to the next man in the managerial hotseat, the name on many lips was that of Chris Hughton, promoted from the Championship twice with Newcastle and Brighton.

Sheffield Wednesday remain tight-lipped despite reports of Steve Bruce resignation to join Newcastle United

The 60-year-old is the early favourite for the job with the bookmakers, with other names including Aitor Karanka and Garry Monk also spoken of.