West Bromwich Albion are believed to have held talks with former Manchester United assistant manager Rene Hake as they look to fill their vacant head coach role, according to reports.
The Baggies have been forced into action after former manager Carlos Corberan had his release clause paid by Valencia last month.
The LaLiga side paid £2.8million to secure the 41-year-old, with the announcement of Corberan's departure after two years at the club coming on Christmas Eve.
The Midlands club sit seventh in the Championship, and will be keen to secure a new manager to take over from interim head coaching trio Chris Brunt, Damia Abella, and Boaz Myhill.