Whether the existing squad ought to be capable of at least finishing 17th, a grimly limited ambition compared with the club's confident talk of a few years ago, is a fair debate. But with the witness statement of his predecessor as evidence, Pereira should be able to present a strong case for immediate investment.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are closing in on the appointment of Vitor Pereira, but the incoming head coach faces an early blow with influential forward Matheus Cunha facing a potentially lengthy ban.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly set to appoint Vitor Pereira as their new manager. The Portuguese boss will replace Gary O’Neil in the hot seat at Molineux after he was sacked from his post on Monday following a 2-1 home defeat to Ipswich Town.