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title: "Wolves: Julen Lopetegui a ‘top’ managerial target"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-premier-league-john-percy-lopetegui-svensson-news-updates/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-10-04T16:10:33Z"
modified: "2022-10-04T16:10:33Z"
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# Wolves: Julen Lopetegui a ‘top’ managerial target

**Julen Lopetegui has emerged as one of [Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/)‘ two main candidates to replace Bruno Lage as manager, alongside Bo Svensson, reports journalist John Percy.**

### The Lowdown: Wolves searching for new boss

Bruno Lage’s time as Wanderers boss was brought to an end on Sunday, following a poor run of form that ended with a 2-0 defeat away to West Ham.

The loss left Wolves sitting in the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) relegation zone and the task now is for those high up at Molineux to find a suitable successor who can bring more goals and excitement to a team seemingly devoid of it.

A number of names have emerged in recent days but it seems two in particular lead the way.

### The Latest: Lopetegui in the mix

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/JPercyTelegraph/status/1577011938340442113?s=20&t=ZUzlXdYE6VNzlO2lePyF7g), [*The Telegraph*](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/10/03/julen-lopetegui-bo-svensson-emerge-wolves-top-targets-dismissal/)‘s Percy confirmed that Sevilla boss Lopetegui is the most likely individual to replace Lage, with Mainz manager Svensson also getting a mention:

> “Julen Lopetegui and Bo Svensson emerge as two of #Wolves’ top targets after the dismissal of Bruno Lage. Lopetegui currently at Sevilla, Svensson at Mainz.”

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### The Verdict: Lopetegui No.1 choice?

Lopetegui seems to have been the manager most commonly [linked](https://sportwitness.co.uk/manager-now-proposal-table-wolves/) with the vacant Wolves job and he arguably looks the most exciting choice, too.

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The 56-year-old, known for operating in an [‘attacking’ 4-3-3 system](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/julen-lopetegui/profil/trainer/6615), has great experience at the top level, managing Spain, Real Madrid and now Sevilla, sealing Europa League glory with the latter back in 2019/20.

Svensson is excelling at Mainz and also represents an interesting option but he feels like more of a risk when stability is required, having only taken charge of FC Liefering and Mainz to date in his managerial career.