Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly on the verge of appointing Rob Edwards as their new manager, according to multiple sources. The move comes after Middlesbrough reluctantly granted the Premier League club permission to speak with the 42-year-old. Edwards, who only joined Middlesbrough in June 2025, has apparently expressed a strong desire to return to Molineux, where he previously played and coached.

Middlesbrough confirmed they had rejected an initial approach from Wolves, citing Edwards' recent three-year contract with the club. However, they later released a statement indicating they had reached an agreement with Wolves, subject to the completion of paperwork, allowing Edwards to discuss terms.

Edwards' potential appointment comes after Wolves sacked Vítor Pereira, who failed to deliver results, leaving the team at the bottom of the Premier League table with just two points from their opening ten games. James Collins is set to take interim charge for Wolves'match against Chelsea.

Edwards faces a significant challenge in his attempt to keep Wolves in the Premier League, where they have been for the past eight years.

Edwards's managerial career has been marked by rapid movement and varying degrees of success. He guided Forest Green Rovers to the League Two title in the 2021-22 season but was sacked by Watford after just 11 games. He subsequently joined Luton Town, leading them to promotion to the Premier League via the playoffs. Edwards departed Luton Town by mutual consent in January 2025. Middlesbrough appointed him this summer, and he won the Championship Manager of the Month award for August.

Notably, Edwards also has a history with Wolves, having played for the club between 2004 and 2008. After retiring, he returned to Wolves as an Under-18s coach and later took on the role of first-team coach. In 2016, he served as interim head coach for two matches.

Sky Sports reports that Edwards has agreed to a three-and-a-half-year contract with Wolves. His preferred formation is 3-4-2-1.