Wolves set to appoint Vitor Pereira as new boss after agreeing 18-month deal

Wolves are set to appoint Vitor Pereira as their new head coach after agreeing an 18-month deal with the Portuguese, the PA news agency understands.

Pereira, currently in charge of Al Shabab, will replace Gary O’Neil, who was sacked following Saturday’s damaging 2-1 Premier League defeat to Ipswich, which left Wolves five points clear of safety.

The 56-year-old has agreed a deal until the end of the 2025/26 season after Wolves agreed to pay the Saudi Pro League side compensation.

We have parted company with head coach Gary O’Neil and his backroom staff.

We thank them for all of their effort and hard work over the last 16 months.