Wolverhampton Wanderers have sacked manager Rob Edwards and are closing in on Portuguese manager César Peixoto as his replacement.

The decision to part ways with Edwards brings an end to a turbulent spell in charge at Molineux, with the club seeking a fresh direction under new leadership.

Wolves have moved quickly to identify a successor, with César Peixoto emerging as the frontrunner to take over the managerial reins at the Premier League club.

Peixoto is a Portuguese manager whose coaching career has developed in his home country, and Wolves believe he has the profile to stabilise and reshape the squad.

The club’s hierarchy acted decisively after concluding that results and performances under Edwards had fallen short of the standards required at this level.

Edwards took charge of Wolves in a bid to arrest a difficult run of form, but the team failed to show sufficient improvement under his management over time.

The sacking reflects the intense pressure Premier League clubs face when results fail to meet expectations, with patience in short supply at clubs battling difficult circumstances.

Wolves have endured a challenging period in recent seasons, struggling for consistency and finding it difficult to build momentum over the course of a campaign.

The appointment of a Portuguese manager would continue a trend seen at several Premier League clubs, with coaches from Portugal increasingly influential in English football.

Peixoto would be stepping into a demanding role, inheriting a squad that requires both tactical organisation and a significant boost in confidence and cohesion.

Wolves supporters will be hoping that swift managerial action can provide the spark needed to turn around the club’s fortunes as the season continues.

The club is expected to confirm the appointment of their new manager in the coming days once final details of the agreement are concluded.

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