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.
9. Gus Poyet - Current odds: 20/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Bordeaux. Career win percentage: 42.74% Photo: NICOLAS TUCAT
10. Sol Campbell - Current odds: 16/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Southend United. Career win percentage: 22.6% Photo: James Chance
11. Ryan Lowe - Current odds: 16/1
Current job: Plymouth Argyle. Career win percentage: 45.39% Photo: Dan Mullan
12. Danny Cowley - Current odds: 16/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Huddersfield Town. Career win percentage: 51.4% . Photo: Naomi Baker