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.
1. Simon Weaver - Current odds: 25/1
Current job: Harrowgate Town. Career win percentage: 42.24% Photo: George Wood
2. Sam Allardyce - Current odds: 25/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Everton. Career win percentage: 39.4% Photo: Henry Browne
3. Lee Bullen - Current odds: 25/1
Current job: Sheffield Wednesday U23 coach. Career win percentage: 46.7% (in caretaker roles) Photo: Pete Norton
4. Eddie Howe - Current odds: 25/1
Current job: Unemployed. Last job: Bournemouth. Career win percentage: 41.83% Photo: MATT DUNHAM