Wolverhampton Wanderers are working on a deal to appoint Vitor Pereira as their new head coach following the departure of Gary O’Neil. The Premier League club are ready to pay the release clause in the 56-year-old’s contract with Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab.

But club sources have told BBC Sport that Pereira is the frontrunner for the job. Pereira has been in charge at Al Shabab since February, finishing eighth in the Saudi Pro League

Wolves are reportedly looking to hire Al Shabab boss Vitor Pereira as their new head coach. The Premier League strugglers sacked Gary O'Neil on Sunday following their defeat to Ipswich over the weekend.

Wolves are hoping to make a swift replacement for Gary O'Neil, with talks ongoing for Vitor Pereira. The 56-year-old has a release clause at Saudi Arabian side Al Shabab that Wolves are prepared to pay and it is understood he is keen on the job.

Wolves are reportedly 'working on a deal' to appoint Vitor Pereira as their next manager after dispensing with Gary O'Neil.

TalkSPORT says Wolves have moved for Pereira as a replacement and talks are underway with Al-Shabab about buying out his contract. The Saudi Pro League club are prepred to do business with Wolves. Pereira's agent is Jorge Mendes, who is close to Wolves chairman Jeff Shi.

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