Erik ten Hag is among the candidates being evaluated for the position of next Wolverhampton Wanderers manager, according to sources cited by ESPN.
Wolves are in search of a new head coach after parting ways with Vitor Pereira on Sunday following a 3-0 loss to Fulham.
Former manager Gary O’Neill has engaged in discussions regarding a possible return to the club, though no agreement is in place.
Ten Hag, who departed Bayer Leverkusen after merely two league matches earlier this season, is another name in consideration.
Sources have indicated to ESPN that the Dutch coach is open to discussions with Wolves despite having concerns about taking a mid-season role.
However, Wolves seem to prefer a younger coach, sources mentioned to ESPN, leaving uncertainty about whether Ten Hag, at 55 years old, aligns with that preference.
Michael Carrick, aged 44, and Rob Edwards, aged 42, have also been associated with the open position.
Ten Hag is eager to return to the Premier League after his tenure at Manchester United and, per sources, recognizes that such opportunities are scarce.
A potential obstacle could be Wolves’ hesitance to invest significantly during the January transfer window.
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The team has been deprived of players like Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri during the summer and currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League standings with only two points from their first ten matches.
