Nuno Espirito Santo is facing an uphill battle to secure a dream return to Wolves with the club turning to other targets.
The Portuguese, one of the most successful managers in the history of the club, was keen on a return to Molineux despite being sacked at the end of the 2020-21 campaign.
Sportsmail reported on Thursday that Nuno was open to an emotional comeback, after he established Wolves in the Premier League during his first spell and led them to the quarter-finals of the Europa League in 2020.