When Steve Bruce left the Owls last year, the club waited weeks to appoint Monk, but with the 2020/21 season in full swing, an announcement before the international break finishes seems likely. Here's a rundown of OddsChecker's current runners and riders for the role.
5. Carlos Carvalhal - Current odds: 20/1
Current job: Braga. Career win percentage: 43.1% Photo: Dan Mullan
6. Bruno Lage - Current odds: 25/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Benfica. Career win percentage: 66.29% Photo: PATRICIA DE MELO MOREIRA
7. Phil Neville - Current odds: 20/1
Current job: Unemployed; Last job: England Women. Career win percentage: 54.3% Photo: Andrew Redington
8. Lee Johnson - Current odds: 20/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Bristol City. Career win percentage: 37.7% Photo: Harry Trump