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title: "Wolves: Nuno Espirito Santo no longer first choice in manager hunt"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-10-16T14:05:49Z"
modified: "2022-10-16T14:05:49Z"
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# Wolves: Nuno Espirito Santo no longer first choice in manager hunt

**Former Molineux boss Nuno Espirito Santo is no longer [Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/)’ first-choice candidate in their search for a new manager, according to journalist Nathan Judah.**

### **The Lowdown: Nuno linked with Wolves return**

Earlier this week, it emerged that Wolves’ preferred Bruno Lage replacement, [Julen Lopetegui](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11699/12718509/wolves-rejected-by-julen-lopetegui-as-preferred-bruno-lage-successor-focuses-on-family), had rejected the chance to take over at Molineux due to personal reasons.

As a result, the Midlands club had to dip back into the market for an alternative, citing [surprise links](https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/63257792) with their former manager Nuno.

With Lopetegui now out of the picture, the former Tottenham manager has been tipped as a [strong contender](https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/wolves-next-manager-nuno-return-25253695) in the race to be appointed at the Molineux.

### **The Latest: Nuno update**

Judah has shared fresh news on Wolves’ managerial hunt, revealing an update on Nuno’s position with the club.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/NathanJudah/status/1580962067812847616) on Friday evening, the journalist claimed: “The managerial saga continues: Nuno Espírito Santo is NOT Wolves’ first choice.

“Could still take over if others not interested/available. Rob Edwards to rejoin coaching staff?”

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### **The Verdict: Wolves’ best manager in years**

Having restored the club’s [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) status and having led them to a [Europa League quarter-final](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11699/12312791/nuno-espirito-santo-wolves-manager-to-leave-club-at-end-of-premier-league-season) in 2020, Nuno left Wolves as one of their best managers of recent times.

Across 199 games in charge of the club, the Old Gold impressively averaged [1.68 points per match](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nuno-espirito-santo/profil/trainer/16520), for which Tottenham striker Harry Kane dubbed the 48-year-old a [‘great manager’](https://punditarena.com/football/eoin-harte/harry-kane-spurs-nuno-espirito-santo/).

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However, towards the end of Nuno’s tenure in north London, ideas [appeared to be running out](https://www.google.ie/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=2ahUKEwjx9NXH4uT6AhUTTcAKHVB5B_sQFnoECCYQAQ&url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.theguardian.com%2Ffootball%2Fblog%2F2021%2Foct%2F28%2Ftottenhamhard-watch-nuno-tactics-do-them-no-favours&usg=AOvVaw2Sk6DqjrEY_xRUckuqUwGV) with the Portuguese boss.

Whilst his familiarity with the club is an obvious bonus, it could also be argued the Old Gold need a fresh appointment at Molineux to get them back to winning ways, with a change of direction and tactics an exciting prospect for the club’s fans.