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Gary Rowett in line to replace Steve Bruce as West Brom manager with Millwall boss keen on return to Midlands

GARY ROWETT is in line to replace Steve Bruce as West Brom boss. 

The Millwall manager is keen for a move back up north after spending three years away from his family in the capital. 

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Gary Rowett could take over as the new West Brom managerCredit: Rex
The Baggies sacked Steve Bruce on Monday with the club 22nd in the ChampionshipCredit: Alamy

lbion axed Bruce on Monday with the club sitting 22nd in the Championship - their lowest position for 20 years. 

Rowett, 48, appeals to the Baggies due to his ability to work with a limited budget in the Championship

SunSport understands Millwall are yet to receive an official approach from The Hawthorns.

The former Birmingham boss has led the Lions to three top-half finishes. 

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His side currently sit 15th in the second tier on 17 points from 13 games this term.

That has them six points clear of relegation-threatened West Brom.

Former Huddersfield boss Carlos Corberan is also a candidate for the Baggies gig. 

The Spaniard, 39, left the Terriers at the end of last season after leading them to the play-off final. 

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Millwall lost Jed Wallace to West Brom on a free this summer.

So Rowett would be reunited with his former star man should he take the vacancy in the West Midlands.

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