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.
13. Ryan Lowe - Current odds: 10/1.
Current job: Plymouth Argyle. Career win percentage: 45.39% Photo: Dan Mullan
14. Eddie Howe - Current odds: 9/1.
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Bournemouth. Career win percentage: 41.83% Photo: CLIVE BRUNSKILL
15. Nigel Pearson - Current odds: 13/2.
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Watford. Career win percentage: 40.85% Photo: RICHARD HEATHCOTE
16. Paul Cook - Current odds: 3/1.
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Wigan Athletic. Career win percentage: 43.1% Photo: George Wood