Wolves set to make move on Edwards

WOLVES are set to make a formal approach for Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards, according to reports.

- By BRIAN DICK AND CRAIG JOHNS

Edwards has emerged as the leading candidate to take over the Premier League's basement club after they sacked Vitor Pereira last Sunday following a winless run of eight defeats from their opening 10 games.

Wolves discussed the vacant position with former boss Gary O’Neil who later withdrew himself from the process.

Molineux chiefs have now turned their attention to Edwards, who has done an outstanding job since taking over in the summer. The Telegraph said Wolves were “to make an official approach” to Boro at some point yesterday - but pointed out Boro are reluctant to lose the 42-year-old.

Edwards - who signed a three-year contract in June following the dismissal of Michael Carrick - played for Wolves between 2004 and 2008 and also returned there as a coach in the youth setup and was even interim manager for two games between Walter Zenga and Paul Lambert.