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 in advanced talks with Portuguese manager Vitor Pereira over their vacant head coach position, the PA news agency understands. The Premier League club are looking to move fast after sacking Gary O’Neil on Sunday following the 2-1 home defeat by fellow strugglers Ipswich.