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West Brom hold talks with Alan Pardew

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Alan Pardew is in talks with West Brom over the vacant manager role

West Brom have held talks with Alan Pardew as they close in on the appointment of a new manager.

The 56-year-old is favourite to replace Tony Pulis, who was sacked on Monday after two victories in 21 games.

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Former Crystal Palace manager Pardew, a former team-mate of West Brom technical director Nick Hammond, is understood to have met Baggies chief executive John Williams late last week.

It is understood a decision on Pulis’ successor is yet to be made.

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Former West Ham boss Slaven Bilic rejected the chance to speak to West Brom about the role.

Gary Megson will take charge for Saturday’s Premier League game at Tottenham (15:00 GMT).

Pardew has been out of the game since being sacked by Palace in December 2016.

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He has previously managed in the Premier League at West Ham, Charlton and Newcastle.

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