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.
13. Laszlo Balint - Current odds: 14/1
Current job: FC UTA Arad. Career win percentage: 58.33% Photo: George Wood
14. David Wagner - Current odds: 9/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Schalke 04. Career win percentage: 33.5% Photo: CHRISTOF STACHE
15. Nigel Pearson - Current odds: 7/1.
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Watford. Career win percentage: 40.85% Photo: ANDY RAIN
16. Paul Cook - Current odds: 6/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Wigan Athletic. Career win percentage: 43.1% Photo: George Wood