Wolves are preparing to make a formal move for Middlesbrough head coach Rob Edwards as they step up their search for Vitor Pereira's replacement.
The Premier League's bottom-placed side are expected to make an official approach shortly, according to reports, with Edwards emerging as the leading candidate to take charge at Molineux.
The 42-year-old has become Wolves' top choice following Pereira's dismissal on Sunday, and discussions are likely to follow over compensation and permission for talks.
Edwards, a former Wolves defender and academy coach, is admired for his coaching record and long-standing ties to the club.