West Brom have Dean Smith and Darren Moore heading their list of managerial candidates

Brentford manager Dean Smith and current caretaker manager Darren Moore are the front-runners to take over as West Bromwich Albion boss, Sky Sports News understands.

Albion's board are keen to make an appointment as soon as possible after the season finishes on Sunday, and could name the new man towards the end of next week.

Sky Sports News understands if Moore is not given the manager's job, West Brom are determined that he will be kept on as a coach by whoever does take over.

Fans and players at the Hawthorns have come out and voiced their support for Moore, who remains unbeaten in his five games in charge and has overseen victories against Manchester United, Tottenham and Newcastle.

That run helped him win the Premier League's April Manager of the Month award on Tuesday, only to then be relegated on the same day after Southampton beat Swansea on Tuesday evening.

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Moore said on Friday he would discuss his future role at The Hawthorns after Sunday's Premier League finale against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

"Once we get through game six, and next week once I've spoken to the chairman and the board of directors, then I'm in a clearer position where I can share the news, whatever that may be, with you," he said.

Sky Sports News understands Smith does not have a release clause in his contract, having signed fresh terms in February.

Brentford are understood to be relaxed about Smith's situation and are planning for next season with him in place.

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