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.
1. Chris Coleman - Current odds: 33/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Hebei China Fortune. Career win percentage: 32.9% Photo: Catherine Ivill
2. Billy Davies - Current odds: 33/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Nottingham Forest. Career win percentage: 40.8% Photo: Michael Regan
3. Alan Pardew - Current odds: 33/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: ADO Den Haag. Career win percentage: 41.1% Photo: Dean Mouhtaropoulos
4. Sol Campbell - Current odds: 25/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Southend United. Career win percentage: 22.6% Photo: James Chance