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West Brom have turned their attention to former Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick in their efforts to appoint a successor to Roy Hodgson, media reports suggest.
West Brom have turned their attention to former Schalke coach Ralf Rangnick in their efforts to appoint a successor to Roy Hodgson, media reports suggest.
The Baggies were understood to have made Birmingham boss Chris Hughton their top target, but have been put off by the compensation demands of their West Midlands rivals.
Rangnick has now leapt to the front of the queue, with the German tactician currently out of work.
The 53-year-old has been without a club since stepping down from his post at Schalke04 in September 2011 due to exhaustion.
He is ready to make a return to management and is poised to hold talks with West Brom chairman Jeremy Peace regarding the coaching vacancy at The Hawthorns created by Hodgson's appointment as England boss.
Rangnick has taken in two spells at Schalke 04, leading them to the semi-finals of the UEFA Champions League in 2010/11, in addition to a four-year stint at Hoffenheim.
Hughton came close to landing the Baggies job 15 months ago after the sacking of Roberto Di Matteo,only for Hodgson to eventually be appointed.
Now the compensation demands appear to have ended Hughton's chances of moving across town to The Hawthorns.
Birmingham City were adamant in their compensation demands after losing Alex McLeish to Aston Villa a yea ago.
Albion also held two rounds of talks with former Chelsea boss Claudio Ranieri, but he is now expected to move to Monaco.
Reprost also suggest that Ray Wilkins in no longer in contention.
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