Former Ipswich Town striker Shefki Kuqi has been backed into shock favourite to become the next manager of the club.
The 41-year-old is now 11/8, from a biggest price of 25/1 with EFL title sponsors Sky Bet, to replace Mick McCarthy, who resigned at the beginning of April.
The Yugoslavia-born forward spent part of his career in Suffolk, scoring 30 goals in 79 appearances for the Tractor Boys between 2003 and 2005.
Kuqi would return on-loan from Crystal Palace in 2008, but failed to score in four games during his second spell.
Labelled the 'flying Finn' for his bizarre goal celebration, Kuqi stepped into management in 2014 when he took over at FC Honka in the Finnish First Division.
He would then move onto another Finnish side in PK-35 Vantaa, before taking the reins at FC Inter Turku in 2016.
Wigan boss Paul Cook was the previous favourite for the job, alongside Lincoln City manager Danny Cowley, but Kuqi now finds himself in pole position.
Cowley has since drifted out following the news that he had signed a new deal with his current club, whilst Sol Campbell has been backed following reports that he was set for an interview regarding the vacancy.
Odds correct at 1345 BST (28/04/18)
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