When the Owls parted company with Steve Bruce, the club waited months to appoint Monk, but with the season in full swing, an appointment before the end of the international break seems likely. Here's a rundown of the OddsChecker's current runners and riders for the role.
5. Sam Allardyce - Current odds: 25/1.
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Everton. Career win percentage: 39.4% Photo: BEN STANSALL
6. Lee Bullen - Current odds: 25/1.
Current job: Sheffield Wednesday U23 coach. Career win percentage: 46.7% (in caretaker roles) Photo: George Wood
7. Jonathan Woodgate - Current odds: 25/1.
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Middlesbrough. Career win percentage: 21.85% Photo: Nathan Stirk
8. Gary Megson - Current odds: 25/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: West Brom (caretaker). Career win percentage: 36.54% Photo: PAUL ELLIS