West Brom are expected to announce their new manager appointment this week.
Gary Megson remains in charge for tonight's clash with Newcastle United.
The Express & Star says Alan Pardew, 56, is eager to take over what he described as 'an attractive job' from Tony Pulis and has already met with Albion's board.
However, Pardew's appointment is not yet cut and dried.
He is not the only manager Albion have spoken to in the past week but remains the hot favourite for the role.
The Baggies decided to keep Megson in charge for tonight's game with Newcastle after Saturday's 1-1 draw with Spurs so preparation was not unnecessarily disrupted.
But a new boss could be revealed as early as Wednesday if a deal is brokered in time.