Wolves already working on deal to hire Gary O’Neil manager replacement who sparked Everton fan revolt

WOLVES are working on a deal to appoint Gary O’Neil’s successor, according to reports.

O’Neil was sacked following a 2-1 home defeat to fellow strugglers Ipswich – Wolves’ fourth consecutive defeat.

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Wolves are working on a deal to appoint Vitor Pereira[/caption]

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Gary O’Neil was sacked following defeat to Ipswich[/caption]

But Wolves chiefs have wasted no time in their search for his replacement, with Vitor Pereira targeted.

The Premier League club are already working on a deal to appoint Pereira, report The Athletic.

He is currently in charge of Saudi Pro League side Al Shabab but Wolves are prepared to pay his release clause to lure him to the Prem.

It is claimed agreeing personal terms should be straightforward as Pereira is keen on the switch.

His knack for discipline and “emotional understanding” are reportedly characteristics which appeal to Wolves.

O’Neil oversaw just two wins from 16 Prem games this season with the last two defeats ending in brawls between his own players, as well as opposition stars.

Pereira would bring plenty of experience to the dugout at Molineux, having managed 13 clubs.

He has won six trophies including two titles with Porto, and league wins in Greece and China with Olympiacos and Shanghai SIPG.

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Pereira took charge of current team Al-Shabab in February and led them to an eighth-placed finish.

He has continued that success this season with his side sixth in the league after picking up seven wins in 13 games.

After leaving Fenerbahce in December 2021 Pereira was tipped to take over at Everton.

But a fan protest, including a spraypainted message ‘Pereira out, Frank [Lampard] In”, spurned the move.