Paul Lambert was offered a contract by Championship side Sheffield Wednesday, but he has rejected a move to Hillsborough.
Wednesday are still without a boss after parting company with Carlos Carvalhal following their defeat to Middlesbrough just before Christmas, but it had appeared that the Championship side had identified their number one target.
According to the Mail, the Owls made a move for Lambert – whose last managerial job came at Wolves last season where he helped keep the side in the division before leaving in the summer – and offered him a six-month contract.
The Mail adds that Sheffield Wednesday are now expected to look overseas as they continue to look for Carvalhal’s successor, with Germany being suggested as a possible market they may look at.
Despite how his tenure ended, Carvalhal’s spell in charge may give Owls fans hope that looking abroad may be a wise move. The Portuguese is the only foreign manager in the club’s history and he led the side to play-off finishes in both of his full seasons in charge.
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