Erik ten Hag 'emerges as surprise candidate' to take over at WOLVES: Ex-Man United manager rivals Gary O'Neil, two months after he was sacked just 62 days into his new job

Erik ten Hag is reportedly one of the frontrunners to succeed Vitor Pereira at Wolves. 

He is one of the chief candidates alongside former Wolves gaffer Gary O’Neil, who managed the club between August 2023 and December 2024 before being sacked.

Ten Hag, meanwhile, has been out of work since September 1 when he was sacked by German club Bayer Leverkusen after just three games in charge. 

But he could be in line for a shock return to management with the Premier League basement boys, according to The Athletic.   

Wolves sacked Pereira on Sunday following a dismal start to the season which has seen them pick up just two points in 10 games. 

Ten Hag has only ever managed senior sides at the top end of their respective divisions so a relegation scrap would be unfamiliar. 

He will certainly feel like he has unfunished business in the Premier League after being sacked by Manchester United in October last year.

He brought two domestic cups to Old Trafford but their abysmal form in the league led to him losing his job. 

Wolves, who are already eight points from safety, would provide a unique challenge. 

More to follow.

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