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title: "Wolves: Old Gold ‘expected to move’ for Michael Beale"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-10-19T18:05:27Z"
modified: "2022-10-19T18:05:27Z"
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# Wolves: Old Gold ‘expected to move’ for Michael Beale

**[Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) are ‘expected to move’ imminently for Queens Park Rangers manager Michael Beale, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.**

### **The Lowdown: Beale’s career**

The 42-year-old is just [five-months](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michael-beale/profil/trainer/36468) into his tenure as a first-team manager, having joined the Championship club at the start of June.

Prior to his London move, Beale was [Steven Gerrard’s assistant manager](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michael-beale/profil/trainer/36468) at Rangers and Aston Villa, having previously emerged as the [Liverpool U21s head coach.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/michael-beale/profil/trainer/36468)

### **The Latest: Ornstein’s news**

With Beale just recently having been [linked with the Wolves job](https://twitter.com/LiamKeen_Star/status/1581622162183827456), Ornstein has now shared an update on the Old Gold’s search for a Bruno Lage replacement.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/David_Ornstein/status/1582708254546591744), The Athletic journalist revealed:

*“Wolves have made Michael Beale 1st choice to become next boss. Expected to move fast & contact anticipated between clubs to discuss release. Would be seen as a progressive, exciting appointment + break from previous mould.”*

As per the attached [report](https://theathletic.com/3708627/2022/10/19/wolves-next-manager-beale/), the 42-year-old is believed to have a release clause included in his contract at QPR.

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### **The Verdict: Good appointment**

Whilst many people will question Beale’s arrival at the Molineux due to his lack of experience managing at the first-team level, others will be rightfully excited by his appointment.

Having finished [11th in the Championship](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/queens-park-rangers/platzierungen/verein/1039) under Mark Warburton last season, QPR have seen significant improvements with the former Aston Villa man in charge.

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Currently, Beale’s side sit [sixth in the table](https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/championship/table), having won seven of their 14 league fixtures this term.

Hailed by Gerrard as [‘special’](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2022/10/19/wolves-to-move-for-number-one-head-coach-target-michael-beale/) for what he does on the training pitch, the 42-year-old is seen as a fresh, up-and-coming manager in English football.

Therefore, this could end up being an exciting appointment by Fosun.