The ex-Huddersfield Town chief was the bookies' favourite and considered to be the front-runner for the Hawthorns job, which is available after Sam Allardyce's decision to leave following their relegation from the Premier League. But Wagner is now set to take up another role elsewhere in Europe, after the Albion board queried his desire for a promotion push in England. Wilder, who dragged his boyhood club from mid-table in League One to a top-ten finish in the Premier League, was considered the number one target. But Lai was deterred by the strained relations Wilder had with the Blades' ownership - something that ultimately led to his exit. Young Boys are the defending league champions, having won last season's title by a 31-point advantage.

Source: Daily Mirror June 10, 2021 10:09 UTC