Michael Appleton is the favourite to take over at West Bromwich Albion.
The Lincoln City manager has received a huge amount of praise this season for guiding the Imps to the play-off final on a reduced budget.
City defeated Sunderland 3-2 on aggregate to set up a clash against Blackpool in the final at Wembley.
The Imps took the lead after just one minute but two goals from Kenny Dougall secured the Tangerines place in the Championship next season.
Appleton is no stranger to the Hawthorns having spent the latter years of his career there and would later join the coaching staff at the Baggies.
LincolnshireLive understands that there has been no contact made between the two clubs and his departure would severely impact Lincoln's preparations for next season.
The Baggies would also have to stump up compensation if they were to take Appleton back to the Hawthorns.
Former Sunderland manager Chris Coleman is also among the bookies front runners for the job.
Next West Brom manager odds
Michael Appleton – 8/11
Chris Wilder – 3/1
Frank Lampard – 8/1
Mark Robins – 11/1
Chris Coleman – 12/1
All odds via SkyBet and correct at the time of writing.
