And despite reports that emerged last night, senior Boro sources have insisted that Edwards’ contract at the Riverside does not include a release clause that would enable Wolves to automatically trigger the head coach’s departure.
With Gary O’Neil having withdrawn from the process to appoint a successor to Vitor Pereira at Molineux, Edwards has been touted as one of the favourites to take over at the Premier League club.
The 42-year-old has strong links with Wolves, having represented the club as a player, Under-23s coach and interim boss, and his family still live in the West Midlands.
However, Edwards insisted his sole focus is on Middlesbrough when he spoke at his press conference ahead of tonight’s game at Leicester City yesterday, and even if Wolves make a formal approach for his services, the Boro hierarchy are confident he would not walk out on a job he only began at the end of June.
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Edwards signed a contract to 2028 when he agreed to succeed Michael Carrick on Teesside, and is known to have thoroughly enjoyed his first few months as Boro boss.
He was hugely impressed with the club’s work during the summer transfer window and, with his side sitting in second position in the Championship table, feels there is a more than realistic chance of achieving promotion this season.
His close links with Wolves means he is well aware of the chaotic situation at the club currently sitting at the foot of the Premier League table, having failed to win any of their opening ten league games.
O’Neil rejected to opportunity to return to the Molineux dug-out, and with Wolves already eight points adrift of safety, there are clearly major issues that a new boss would have to address.
The Boro hierarchy are confident Edwards will not be tempted to swap a stable situation on Teesside for much greater uncertainty in the West Midlands, even if he would potentially be offered more money at Wolves.
And with no release clause, the significant compensation sums that would be due if Edwards was to move would be another major barrier to a switch taking place.