Wolves hope to complete a deal for Vitor Pereira to become their new head coach in the next 24-48 hours, and Sky Sports News understands there is now broad agreement with Al Shabab over a compensation package.

Negotiations are ongoing in Saudi Arabia, and Wolves have made plans to fly Pereira over to England for the middle of the week, in time for him to take training and prepare his new side to face Leicester at the weekend.

The appointment would be a continuation of Wolves’ keenness to employ Portuguese coaches, with Pereira set to follow in the footsteps of Bruno Lage and Nuno Espírito Santo.

The club’s owners, Fosun, have strong connections with the Portuguese agent Jorge Mendes, although it is unclear whether he has been involved with Pereira this time.

Credit: Sky Sports