While he's relatively new to the managerial arena, Monk has already signed some quality players at the various sides he's managed. Here's the biggest transfers he's overseen as a coach so far, ranked from lowest to highest estimated fee.
5. Ryan Shotton - from Birmingham City to Middlesbrough
Estimated fee £3m. The full-back is still on the books with Boro, and has put in some top notch rearguard performances so far this season. (Photo by Christopher Lee/Getty Images) Photo: Christopher Lee
6. Pontus Jansson - from Torino to Leeds United
Estimated fee: £3.5m. Plucked from Serie A, the Sweden international turned out to be another fine signing, and a bargain too. He joined Brentford earlier in the summer, much to the chagrin of Whites fans. (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Photo: George Wood
7. Franck Tabanou - from AS Saint Etienne to Swansea City
Estimated fee: £3.5m. After impressed in Ligue 1, the full-back was brought in by the Swans back in 2015. Unfortunately it never quite worked out, and he's back in France with Guingamp. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images) Photo: Stu Forster
8. Jefferson Montero from Morella to Swansea City
Estimated fee: £4.5m Signed fresh off the back of a dazzling 2014 World Cup showing with Mexico, big things were expected of the dynamic winger. He never quite made the desired impact, and is now on loan at Birmingham City. (Photo by Alex Morton/Getty Images) Photo: Alex Morton