Wolves are set to announce Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract, GB News understands.
The Premier League club, which sacked Vitor Pereira last Sunday, were permitted to speak with Edwards after Middlesbrough accepted a compensation fee of between £3-4million.
It is understood that a formal announcement is expected in the next 24 to 48 hours.
Boro initially turned down Wolves’ approach, having only installed Edwards as their manager in June on a three-year deal following the dismissal of Michael Carrick.
But the Sky Bet Championship club announced on Saturday that they had reluctantly agreed terms with Wolves, while Edwards did not take charge of their home win against Birmingham.
Boro said: "Middlesbrough Football Club have, subject to the completion of an agreement with Wolverhampton Wanderers FC, given head coach Rob Edwards permission to speak to Wolves.
"We initially rejected an approach from Wolves on the basis that Rob signed a three-year contract with MFC less than six months ago.
"Following discussions with Rob, we were disappointed to learn that he wanted to speak with Wolves regarding their head coach vacancy. We have now agreed terms with Wolves, subject to completion of the relevant paperwork.”
Wolves are set to announce Rob Edwards as their new manager on a three-and-a-half-year contract, GB News understands
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Wolves parted company with Pereira following a winless run of eight defeats from their opening 10 games this season.
They were said to have discussed the vacancy with their former boss, Gary O’Neil, who later withdrew from the process after fan backlash.
Former Wolves defender Edwards made over 100 appearances during his time as a player at Molineux from 2004 to 2008.
He held various coaching roles at the club before taking charge of Forest Green in 2021.
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The Premier League club were permitted to speak with Edwards after Middlesbrough accepted a compensation fee between £3-4million
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He led Luton to the Premier League in 2023 and has also had a spell in charge at Watford.
While Boro have mounted a promotion challenge this season and currently sit second in the Championship, they will have to continue their campaign with a new manager in place.
Edwards began his playing career at Aston Villa before moving on to Wolverhampton Wanderers, where he made his mark in the Football League.
His solid performances earned him 15 caps for the Welsh national team.
Edwards began his playing career at Aston Villa before moving on to Wolverhampton Wanderers
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After a decade on the pitch, Edwards was forced to retire in 2013 due to injury, opening the way for a successful coaching career.
In 2023, Edwards guided Luton Town F.C. to a historic promotion to the Premier League, marking their first top-flight campaign since 1992.
His tactical intelligence, emphasis on player development, and calm leadership style earned widespread praise among fans and pundits but were not enough to keep Luton in the top flight.
Despite parting ways with Luton in early 2025 amid relegation struggles, his reputation as a rising managerial talent remained strong.
By June 2025, Middlesbrough F.C. confirmed his appointment as head coach on a three-year deal.
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