Erik ten Hag is among the candidates being considered for the managerial position at Wolverhampton Wanderers, according to sources who spoke with ESPN.
Wolves are in search of a new manager following their split with Vitor Pereira on Sunday, which came after a 3-0 loss to Fulham.
Former manager Gary O’Neill has met with the club regarding a potential return, though no agreement has been reached yet.
Ten Hag, who departed from Bayer Leverkusen after just two league matches earlier this season, is also being considered. Despite having some hesitations about taking a mid-season job, sources indicate he is open to discussions with Wolves.
However, Wolves appear to prefer a younger coach, leading to questions about whether Ten Hag, who is 55, fits that criterion.
Additional candidates include Michael Carrick, 44, and Rob Edwards, 42, who are also linked to the position.
Ten Hag is eager to make a return to the Premier League following his time at Manchester United, and he recognizes that favorable opportunities are rare.
One potential hurdle could be Wolves’ unwillingness to invest significantly during the January transfer window.
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The squad has been depleted by the departures of players like Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri during the summer transfer window, and they currently sit at the bottom of the Premier League table with only two points from their first ten games.