Wolverhampton Wanderers have decided to part ways with Gary O’Neil today and are considering several options for their new manager.
Alan Nixon has reported via Patreon that West Bromwich Albion manager Carlos Corberan has emerged as a “shock” candidate to join Wolves.
Wolves finished 14th in the Premier League last season under O’Neil, but their 2024/25 campaign has been a disaster.
They have only two league wins this season, and the decision came after their Saturday loss to Ipswich Town.
In 16 Premier League games, Wolves have conceded 40 goals, and it has become clear that fresh ideas are required at the club.
Corberan is doing a terrific job at West Brom, and the 41-year-old has emerged as a potential candidate.
David Ornstein shares latest update on Wolves managerial search
According to David Ornstein, Vitor Pereira is emerging as a strong candidate for the Wolves job and the club is working on a deal to appoint him as their next manager.
Wolves are even ready to pay the release clause in the 56-year-old’s contract to get him out of Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab.
The Portuguese is keen on a move to Molineux and is excited by the quality of the squad. Therefore, agreeing personal terms will not be a big issue.
Pereira and his staff have secured league titles at Porto, Olympiacos and Shanghai SIPG, and they are vastly experienced.
He is also fluent in English and can speak multiple languages, so he will be able to communicate better with multi-national players at Wolves.
Wolves are 19th in the Premier League table with nine points on board.
Any new manager will face a massive challenge in turning the situation around, but Wolves have a strong squad.
While Corberan has done impressive work at the Hawthorns, Wolves need an experienced manager to guide them to Premier League safety.