Still rudderless West Brom have reportedly opened talks with Valerien Ismael to be their next manager, after the Barnsley boss impressed in the Championship last season.
The Baggies fell a full 13 points short of Premier League survival last season, with Sam Allardyce walking out at the end of the campaign having only succeeded Slaven Bilic last December.
The Baggies are looking to bounce-back quickly, with Chris Wilder and David Wagner – who have hoisted teams into the top-flight – seen as early candidates.
Barnsley boss Valerien Ismael has moved into pole position for the West Brom manager's job
Sam Allardyce left at the end of last season, which saw the Baggies relegated with five wins
However, with Wagner joining Young Boys in Switzerland and links to the former Sheffield United boss collapsing after the sudden departure of technical director Luke Dowling, both men are out of the running.