Indeed, that has proved the case this morning, with the bookmakers’ list seeing slight movement. Who are the current favourites to takeover? Here is who Sky Bet have listed as the frontrunners. Scroll and click through the pages:
5. Tony Pulis - 20/1
The Owls were believed to have sounded out Pulis at the beginning of the process, however, his odds have lengthened significantly in the past couple of weeks. Photo: George Wood
6. Chris Coleman - 20/1
Similarly to Silva and Pulis, Coleman was the red hot favourite at one stage but again, his odds have lengthened as the weeks have gone on. Photo: Nigel Roddis
7. Chris Hughton - 16/1
Alongside Pulis, the Owls sounded out Hughton early on. But with speculation stating he turned an approach down, his odds soon lengthened. Photo: GLYN KIRK
8. Sol Campbell - 6/1
Campbell stormed to second favourite last week after he resignation at Macclesfield. And while he still remains among the frontrunners, his odds have lengthened from 4/1 to 6/1. Photo: Jordan Mansfield