Overview
- Wolves made a formal approach to speak to Rob Edwards about their vacant head coach role, which Middlesbrough turned down on Thursday.
- Middlesbrough cancelled Edwards’ scheduled media duties on Friday, intensifying uncertainty over his immediate availability before Birmingham City.
- Edwards is under a multi‑year deal at the Riverside, reported to run to 2028, and any move is expected to hinge on a substantial compensation package.
- Wolves sit bottom of the Premier League after sacking Vítor Pereira, with academy coaches James Collins and Richard Walker preparing the team to face Chelsea.
- Gary O’Neil withdrew from contention earlier in the week and Wolves have explored other options including Erik ten Hag, while reports differ on Edwards’ willingness to move.