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Remi Garde is on the verge of ending his troubled time at Aston Villa .

Here are six contenders to take over from the Frenchman next season.

Nigel Pearson

Pros

His no-nonsense approach would fire a rocket up the squad at Villa Park. Pearson won’t stand for slackers and he has a impressive track record thanks to his title-winning season in the Championship with Leicester.

The 52-year-old also played a huge part in Leicester’s great escape last season. Is said to be keen.

Cons

Has had several high-profile run-ins with the media, players and even supporters in recent years.

Steve Bruce

Pros

Been there, done in and got the records to prove it. Bruce has extensive experience of both the Premier League and the Championship. He has what it takes to get teams out of the second tier. Also would be open to a move.

Cons

Previous links with bitter rivals Birmingham City and we all remember the last time a former Blues manager moved across the city.

Steve Clarke

Pros

Has very good contacts in the game, done his time in the trenches as a No.2 and guided Albion to their highest-ever Premier League finish.

Cons

Has never had to fully rebuild a squad before and was sacked by both Albion and Reading as results went against him.

David Moyes

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Pros

The Scot would be an unbelievable appointment given his impressive previous work at Preston and Everton. Villa have approached him before and decided against a move because of the way they wanted to run the club.

Cons

Would be almost impossible to convince him to join a Championship side.

Roberto Di Matteo

Pros

Currently out of work and would bring a forward-thinking attacking approach with him. Has worked in the Championship before and players tend to enjoy working under him.

Cons

Would need a solid No.2 alongside him and would need to change his style at times in order to grind out results and succeed in the second tier.

Gary Rowett

Pros

Currently doing a fine job at St Andrew’s and is widely recognised as one of the top managers in the Championship at present.

Cons

Would be tough to prise him away given that he’s just signed a new deal and the fact Blues will do everything possible to keep him.