Exclusive: Wolves already have a plan in place for Vitor Pereira’s replacement
Wolves would hope to find an out-of-work manager to replace Vitor Pereira if they decide to sack him, sources have told Football Insider.
Pereira is under huge pressure at Molineux, with the Old Gold sitting bottom of the Premier League on just two points.
Wolves’ 3-2 defeat to Burnley on Sunday (26 October) means they are now six points adrift of Fulham in 17th.
Pereira clashed with fans after the full-time whistle as tensions grow at the club, with their Premier League status already looking fragile.
Vitor Pereira set for big payout
Sources say that Wolves will be looking for a cheap option to replace Pereira if they decide that he can no longer carry out his duties.
It means they are more likely to opt for someone who is out of work, rather than poaching a manager from another club.
The Old Gold would prefer not to pay the compensation fee needed to release a working boss from their current contract.
Pereira signed a new three-year deal at Wolves last month, meaning that he would be set for a big payout if he is to be sacked, leaving the club watching their finances.
Brendan Rodgers to make Wolves decision
Brendan Rodgers dramatically quit his job at Celtic on Monday (27 October), and is now without a club.
Now, there are rumours that the Northern Irishman could be in line to replace Vitor Pereira at Wolves.
However, given their current situation at the bottom of the Premier League, Rodgers is reportedly unlikely to take over at Wolves.
That is according to former Man United and Blackburn chief scout Mick Brown, who claims that the former Liverpool boss is more likely to have his sights set on a move elsewhere.
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