Who could replace Vitor Pereira as Wolves search for new manager?

Wolverhampton Wanderers are once again in the hunt for a new manager after parting company with Vitor Pereira on Sunday — and time is already against them. The club sit bottom of the Premier League, the only side across England’s top five divisions yet to record a victory this season.

It’s a grim position that demands an immediate turnaround. Wolves’ board, led by Fosun and advised by influential agent Jorge Mendes, will now be tasked with finding the right man to stabilise a spiralling campaign. Their past appointments — from Nuno Espirito Santo to Bruno Lage and Pereira — show a willingness to gamble on unconventional or Mendes-connected choices. But this time, pragmatism might win out.

Here are the main names being considered for the Molineux hotseat.

It might seem far-fetched for Brendan Rodgers to take charge of a side battling relegation, but stranger things have happened. The Northern Irishman recently left Celtic and could be tempted by the challenge of another Premier League rescue job.

Rodgers has a track record of reviving struggling teams — he saved Leicester City from relegation before leading them to the FA Cup and two top-six finishes. His experience, tactical structure, and ability to develop players could make him an appealing short-term stabiliser with long-term potential.

The main obstacle? Salary and ambition. Would Rodgers accept a survival fight after years of competing for trophies? That’s the gamble Wolves must weigh.

The Dutchman’s brief stint at Bayer Leverkusen, which lasted just one game before an abrupt exit, means he’s available — and potentially motivated to restore his reputation.

Ten Hag’s time at Manchester United divided opinion, but two trophies and consistent top-four finishes proved his quality in managing under intense scrutiny. Wolves would represent a very different challenge: limited budget, lower expectations, but total control of a project in crisis.

Given his tactical discipline and emphasis on structure, Ten Hag might be the bold, high-calibre choice Wolves need — if they can persuade him to take the job.

The Dutchman’s brief stint at Bayer Leverkusen, which lasted just one game before an abrupt exit, means he’s available — and potentially motivated to restore his reputation.

Ten Hag’s time at Manchester United divided opinion, but two trophies and consistent top-four finishes proved his quality in managing under intense scrutiny. Wolves would represent a very different challenge: limited budget, lower expectations, but total control of a project in crisis.

Given his tactical discipline and emphasis on structure, Ten Hag might be the bold, high-calibre choice Wolves need — if they can persuade him to take the job.

When Mendes is involved, Portuguese coaches are never far from the conversation — and Sergio Conceição fits the profile perfectly. The fiery tactician, who enjoyed success with Porto, only recently took over at Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad, yet his name continues to circulate around European vacancies.

Conceição’s relentless energy and demand for discipline could transform Wolves’ mentality. His appointment would signal ambition and continuity with the club’s Iberian identity — but his release clause and salary might prove stumbling blocks.

In our view, Wolves’ next appointment will depend heavily on Mendes’ reach and the ownership’s appetite for risk. Rodgers and Ten Hag offer experience and structure, while Muscat and Conceição provide emotional or stylistic synergy with the club’s heritage.

With the team facing Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Saturday, the clock is ticking. Interim solutions may bridge the gap, but Wolves must act fast to prevent the season from becoming irretrievable before Christmas.

The Wolves board are expected to appoint an interim coach before the Chelsea match, with final interviews for permanent candidates to follow during the international break. Supporters are calling for clarity — and, above all, results.

👉 Wolves fans — which of these names would you want in the Molineux dugout: Rodgers’ pragmatism, Ten Hag’s precision, Muscat’s fire, or Conceição’s intensity?