Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly expected to make a formal approach for Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards in the coming hours on Thursday as they hunt for a new manager.

Wolves sacked Vitor Pereira on Sunday after a dreadful start to the Premier League season, drawing to and losing the other eight of their opening 10 games in the league.

Relegation to the Championship is looming large for Wolves unless something changes quickly, and Molineux owners Fosun have opted for a switch in manager to kickstart their season.

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And it appears that Wolves will look to bring former player Rob Edwards back to the club, with reports suggesting they will make a formal approach to land Edwards on Thursday as their first-choice target.

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The report by Telegraph reporter John Percy states that Wolves are expected to make a ‘formal’ approach to Middlesbrough on Thursday in a bid to bring Rob Edwards to the helm.

The former Luton Town boss has been in the conversation for an appointment ever since Pereira’s sacking on Sunday, following a dreadful 3-0 loss at Fulham.

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