Erik ten Hag is under consideration for the vacant Wolverhampton Wanderers manager position following the club's dismissal of Vitor Pereira, sources told ESPN. The former Manchester United boss represents one of several candidates being evaluated as Wolves search for leadership amid their relegation battle.

Sources told ESPN that Ten Hag holds interest in discussing the opportunity despite expressing reservations about accepting a mid-season appointment. The 55-year-old Dutchman departed Bayer Leverkusen after just two league matches earlier this season.

The club favors appointing a younger manager, sources told ESPN, which could complicate Ten Hag's candidacy. Alternative options include Michael Carrick, 44, and Rob Edwards, 42, both of whom have been linked with the vacancy.

Former manager Gary O'Neill has held talks over a return to Molineux, though no agreement has been reached. Wolves parted ways with Pereira on Sunday following a 3-0 defeat to Fulham that extended their winless start to the season.

Ten Hag reportedly understands that Premier League opportunities arise infrequently and remains eager to return to England's top flight. However, Wolves' reluctance to spend heavily in the January transfer window could present a significant obstacle.

The West Midlands club sits bottom of the Premier League table with just two points from their opening 10 matches. Their squad was weakened during the summer transfer window with departures including Matheus Cunha and Rayan Aït-Nouri, leaving the new manager with limited resources to address the crisis.