Wolves sack Rob Edwards, set to appoint Cesar Peixoto | OneFootball

According to ExpressAndStar.com, Wolves have sacked head coach Rob Edwards and are set to appoint Cesar Peixoto as his replacement.

Edwards was informed on Thursday morning of the decision, despite the club announcing the signings of Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez earlier this week.

The 43-year-old was told over the phone while abroad on holiday. He had been working on Wolves' summer recruitment and was not expecting the call.

The club are moving for Peixoto, who currently manages Portuguese side Gil Vicente. The 46-year-old has only coached within the Portuguese league system.

Edwards was heavily involved in Trippier's arrival, and the defender cited the head coach's passion as a factor in his decision.

Peixoto is represented by Jorge Mendes' Gestifute agency, which has close ties to Wolves owners Fosun.

Source: ExpressAndStar.com