Overview
- The Independent and The Times report Wolves have formally asked Middlesbrough for permission to appoint Rob Edwards, with no agreement in place.
- Middlesbrough are reluctant to lose a coach who has taken them to third in the Championship, and local reporting says the club remains confident of keeping him.
- Edwards is under contract until 2028 at Boro, meaning Wolves would need to pay significant compensation to secure his release.
- Wolves are bottom of the Premier League after sacking Vitor Pereira, with academy coaches James Collins and Richard Walker expected to lead the team at Chelsea on Saturday.
- Wolves continue to assess other options, including Erik ten Hag, and some reports suggest they are also eyeing Boro sporting director Kieran Scott.