Fresh Rob Edwards development emerges amid Wolves search for Vitor Pereira replacement
Rob Edwards has been 'stood down' from taking charge of Middlesbrough's clash with Birmingham City with Wolves in talks to appoint him as their new head coach.
The former Wolves defender and interim boss has emerged as the front runner to replace Vitor Pereira - who was axed on Sunday.
On Friday, it was confirmed that Edwards, who has previously won promotion to the Premier League with Luton Town, had not taken Boro training as negotiations continued over a move to become Wolves head coach.
The one time Wolves interim boss also saw his scheduled press conference on Friday cancelled.
This came after Wolves' had an official approach for Edwards rebuffed by the Championship club on Thursday afternoon, who are keen to keep their manager.
Talks have taken place between Wolves and Edwards' representatives this week and after Friday's development, there is an expectation that Edwards will replace Pereira as Wolves' new head coach.
However, Wolves still have to overcome the hurdle of paying compensation to Middlesbrough if Edwards is to be released from his contract.
Edwards reportedly held talks with Boro chiefs on Friday and was planning to take the game against Birmingham until the club decided against it.
It is understood the 42-year-old has expressed a desire to join Wolves.
As a result of this ongoing saga, Boro are now accusing Wolves of breaking Premier League rules in their attempt to poach Edwards.
A club source told The Telegraph: “Unfortunately Wolves have behaved at a standard less than we expect and we believe their conduct is in breach of Premier League regulations.”
