Julen Lopetegui has turned down the chance to take over as Wolves manager, with Pedro Martins the new favourite for the job.
Lopetegui was sacked by Sevilla last week, and it had been widely reported that he was the preferred choice to takeover from the sacked Bruno Lage.
The former Real Madrid and Spain head coach is represented by super agent Jorge Mendes, who plays a key role at Molineux in the recruitment of both players and managers.
Wolves reportedly held lengthy discussions with him but Lopetegui ultimately rejected the opportunity.
Next permanent Wolves manager odds (via Sky Bet)
- 13/8 - Pedro Martins
- 7/2 - Julen Lopetegui, Ruben Amorim
- 8/1 - Andre Villas-Boas, Bo Svensson
- 14/1 - Brendan Rodgers, Carlos Carvahal, Sean Dyche
- 16/1 - Sergio Conceicao
- 18/1 - Nuno Espirito Santo
Odds correct at 0930 BST (12/10/22)
Pedro Martins, who himself turned down the current vacancy at Hull only last week, is the new favourite.
It was reported that Martins had a 'verbal agreement' in place to become the next Tigers, but that was surprisingly cancelled at the 11th hour.
The Portuguese manager's last job was at Olympiakos, where he won three league titles in four seasons.
Current Sporting Lisbon manager Ruben Amorim is the joint-second favourite in the market, while ex-Chelsea and Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas is priced at 8/1.
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