Former Leicester City manager Brendan Rodgers has emerged as the early favourite to take charge at Wolverhampton Wanderers following the dismissal of Vitor Pereira.
Wolves announced Pereira’s departure after a dismal start to the Premier League season, with the club taking just 2 points from their opening 10 matches and sitting 8 points adrift of safety.
Rodgers Tipped for Swift Return After Celtic Exit
Rodgers, who left Celtic earlier this week after a short but successful second spell in Glasgow, is currently out of work and has been installed at odds of 2/1 by several bookmakers to take over at Molineux. The Northern Irishman could make a rapid return to English football, bringing with him a proven track record of stabilising underperforming sides.
Brendan Rodgers… Coming soon to Leicester… #LCFC pic.twitter.com/xXFlYEdSsO
— David Brent Fans (@DavidBrentMovie) February 26, 2019
The 52-year-old enjoyed a memorable tenure at Leicester City, guiding the Foxes to their first-ever FA Cup triumph in 2021 thanks to a 1-0 win over Chelsea. Under Rodgers, Leicester twice finished fifth in the Premier League, narrowly missing out on Champions League qualification but establishing themselves as one of the league’s most consistent outfits outside the traditional top 6.
Wolves’ board are said to be keen on appointing a manager with Premier League experience and a clear tactical identity, and Rodgers fits that brief. His sides have been characterised by aggressive pressing, structured possession play, and an ability to develop younger players, qualities the club hope can reignite their faltering campaign.
During his time at Leicester, Rodgers masterminded several landmark victories, including a 9-0 demolition of Southampton and a stunning 5-2 away win over Manchester City. His ability to build confidence quickly could appeal to Wolves’ hierarchy as they seek to lift a disheartened dressing room after weeks of poor form.
Pereira’s Exit Opens Door to Experienced Successor
Pereira’s tenure at Molineux came to an abrupt end following Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to Fulham, a result that extended the team’s winless run to 10 matches. The Portuguese coach had initially impressed after taking over late last season, steering Wolves clear of relegation, but has been unable to replicate that momentum in 2025/26.
In a statement, the club confirmed that performances and results had “fallen below acceptable standards” and that a “change in leadership was deemed necessary.”
Development coaches James Collins and Richard Walker have been placed in temporary charge while the search for a permanent successor begins.
Some odd team selections and clashes with fans sounded the end of Vitor Pereira’s time at Wolves, with results simply not good enough. But the issues at the club run much deeper – without any clear plan, long-term success is impossible. Comment: #wwfc https://t.co/ZhsKViorSu
— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen_Star) November 2, 2025
Rodgers is not the only name under consideration, but his availability and record make him an attractive candidate. Former Manchester United boss Erik ten Hag, who recently departed Bayer Leverkusen, has also been linked, while Portuguese coach Sérgio Conceição, currently managing Al-Ittihad in Saudi Arabia, is another potential option.
Rodgers’ managerial CV already boasts successful spells with Swansea City, Liverpool, and Celtic, as well as his 4-year tenure at Leicester. He was widely praised for modernising Leicester’s playing style and promoting talents such as Harvey Barnes, James Maddison, and Luke Thomas into the first team.
Although his time with the Foxes ended in disappointment when the club slipped into the relegation zone in 2023, Rodgers has maintained his reputation as one of British football’s most respected tacticians. His calm leadership and experience of navigating pressure at high-profile clubs could prove invaluable to a Wolves side in desperate need of direction.
