Raphael Wicky is in line to become West Bromwich Albion's new boss as they close in on the successor to Carlos Corberan ahead of their return to Championship action later this month. Albion are hunting their first new manager of the Bilkul era after Corberan departed for boyhood club Valencia on Christmas Eve.

Albion have advanced in talks to appoint Raphael Wicky as the new head coach. Wicky met and impressed club chiefs in talks in London this week, with Albion sporting director Andrew Nestor leading the hunt for Carlos Corberan's successor.

West Bromwich Albion are in advanced talks with Raphaël Wicky as they edge closer to naming their new head coach.

West Bromwich Albion close in on the appointment of Raphael Wicky as the successor to former head coach Carlos Corberan.

West Brom are finally close to naming Carlos Corberan’s successor, with Raphael Wicky expected to take over at The Hawthorns. The popular Corberan left the Baggies for Valencia on Christmas Eve, which meant new owner Shilen Patel had to appoint his first head coach since his takeover.

Former Young Boys boss Raphaël Wicky has emerged as the odds-on favourite to become the next manager of West Brom.

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