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Gary O'Neil was sacked in December 2024 Gary O'Neil has held talks with Wolves over a potential return to the club - less than 12 months after he was sacked by the relegation-threatened Premier League club. The Molineux side have begun the process of appointing a new head coach following the dismissal of Vitor Pereira on Sunday morning. BBC Sport reported on Sunday that O'Neil - together with Middlesbrough boss Rob Edwards - was among the contenders to replace Pereira at the Midlands club. And it is understood O'Neil, 42, is now engaged in discussions with Wolves about a possible return, and that initial discussions have been positive. Edwards' appointment, given his current employment, would provide many obstacles to overcome, with Middlesbrough believed to be entitled to a significant compensation fee should their manager leave. That leaves O'Neil well placed to return, but sources have indicated that while he is a strong candidate he is not the only contender. Wolves have a history of appointing managers with close links to high-profile agent Jorge Mendes, in Nuno Espirito Santo, Bruno Lage and Pereira. And it is understood that in addition to O'Neil, Wolves are speaking to at least one manager from Mendes' stable. O'Neil was sacked by Wolves in December 2024 following a disappointing start to the 2024-25 campaign. But the former West Ham midfielder is ready for a return to management and is open to re-joining Wolves, who are winless after the first 10 games of the Premier League season. Edwards has 'full focus' on Boro after Wolves links Points, pubs and Pereira - why a perfect match at Wolves turned sour Latest Wolves news, analysis and fan views Ask about Wolves - what do you want to know? Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser 'I worry about unity' - Southgate on St George's flag Ex-manager O'Neil in talks over Wolves return Will Alexander-Arnold show what Liverpool are missing on return? The gang who stole over £50 million from taxpayers The hunt for Russia’s billion-dollar hacking gang What happened when Jeremy Allen White met Bruce Springsteen? The only woman to win the Melbourne Cup shares her story 'He lives for the goals' - robot Haaland returns from malfunction Will Alexander-Arnold show what Liverpool are missing on return? How India finally embraced World Cup fever Points, pubs and Pereira - why a perfect match at Wolves turned sour 'Borthwick played a blinder with bench selection' 'I don't even know when it is' - but will O'Neill be Celtic manager for final? 'It didn't look good' - should players ever publicly snub their manager? 'Ireland face key period after deflating Chicago return' Salah shines as Slot & Liverpool get fans' backing 'I can't see a weakness' - is this Arsenal's time for a title? Does 'timeless wonder' Welbeck deserve England recall? 'A different feeling' - have Man Utd shown mentality shift? England's Ashes hopes end with 'reality check' Pickford on England records, World Cup dream & love of motocross How new MLS franchise San Diego are creating history Has England's Euros triumph given women's club football a boost? England have 'no doubts' over Ashes prep but is it enough? Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.