Rob Edwards, the manager of Middlesbrough, has become Wolves’ top target to succeed Vitor Pereira.
When the 42-year-old took over at Riverside Stadium this summer, he immediately improved Boro’s performances and turned them into one of the most competitive teams in the Championship.
After 13 games, Edwards’ team is currently ranked second in the league. They have only lost three points to league leaders Coventry City, having gained 11 points so far.
The Welsh coach, who was fired by Luton Town last season on their way to a humiliating relegation to League One, only a year after the same fate in the Premier League, has somewhat rebuilt his reputation in the EFL.
Naturally, other teams throughout the nation, even those in the top flight, have taken notice of this improvement in performance.
Wolves’ first choice to replace Vitor Pereira is Rob Edwards.
Manager Pereira was removed of his responsibilities at Molineux following Wolves’ poor start to the 2025–25 Premier League season, in which they only managed two points from their first ten games.
The search for his successor therefore started, and it appeared that Gary O’Neill would be returning. But he concluded that now was not the time to lead Wolves once more, and the search continued.
The Black Country team now wants Edwards to take over and lead them out of the Premier League relegation zone, according to the Telegraph.
Boro’s manager is unlikely to leave the team he recently joined in the summer, according to the report, but no one at Middlesbrough will want to hear that.
When Edwards was playing, he was based in Molineux and made 100 league games for Wolves between 2004 and 2008.
Early in his coaching career, he rejoined the team and served in a variety of capacities within its development system.
Middlesbrough hopes Rob Edwards won’t be tempted to join Wolves because of their link.
It doesn’t seem likely that Edwards will want to forgo a possible promotion charge for a certain relegation struggle in the top tier, considering how brilliantly Boro has begun this season.
The 42-year-old has already seen how difficult it is to stay in the Premier League when you start on an even playing field, never alone when the team you would be coaching is already eight points from safety.
The romantic aspect of a transfer can be alluring, and Edwards’ prior relationship with Wolves might be the only alluring element.
Everyone associated with Boro, though, will be hoping that their manager can set aside his feelings and concentrate on attempting to build on the momentum he is generating at the Riverside.
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