Vitor Pereira presented his job credentials during a 'shocking' interview, but Frank Lampard was chosen instead
Wolves are not giving Vitor Pereira a chance to talk himself out of working in the Premier League again as the club closes in on his services.
talkSPORT understands Wolves are in advanced talks with Pereira's Saudi club Al-Shabab over him succeeding Gary O'Neil.
The latter was sacked after 16 months in charge on Sunday following the 2-1 defeat to fellow relegation fighters. ipswich town.
Former Bournemouth Coach O'Neil has left the Wolves in penultimate place in the Premier League table, four points away from safety.
West Midlanders now want a former champion Port Coach Pereira arrived in time for next weekend's game against Leicester.
He will fulfill a managerial dream long desired by the Portuguese coach, who was desperate to work in the Premier League.
Pereira held talks with Arsenal after Unai Emery was fired, while also in Chelsea2019 short list before Frank Lampard was named.
This is not the only time he has been stumped for a place in England's top flight. coventry Coach Lampard.
The second incident, less than three years later, proved much more infamous when Pereira attempted to recover in Everton.
The 56-year-old was first interviewed for the job at Goodison Park after David Moyes' move to manchester united in 2013.
He He was then interviewed again for the role. five years later but removed from the process due to his commitment to the then club Shanghai SIPG.
After the dismissal of Rafael Benitez In January 2022, Pereira believed that the third time was a charm. Only Lampard won again.
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Everton fans made their feelings known in what appeared to be another quote largely driven by Fahrad Moshiri.
Graffiti was even seen outside Goodison Park saying “Pereira out, Lampard in.”
In an unprecedented interview with Sky Sports News, Pereira responded to fans' criticism and spoke openly about his pursuit of the hot spot.
About the graffiti, he said: “Of course (it hurts), this is the first time in my career that I see this kind of things and comments.
“My resume speaks for itself, but I think these criticisms do not react to me, it is the atmosphere now because the club is not in a good position.
“Sometimes Everton fans can win the game with passion, it can be on the positive or negative side. A manager needs to bring positive passion to the fans. I don't take it personally.”
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Pereira added: “I think the first decision as coach of the club is to recover the organization, the way of pressing, the pressing game, the intensity that I saw a few years ago.
“For me, watching a match was something inspiring, it is the spirit of seeing the passion of the fans again, the intensity and making the other teams feel that Goodison is a strength and that it is difficult to play there. That's what I want or what a coach has to contribute to the club”.
Reacting to the interview, talkSPORT presenter Hugh Woozencroft suggested that Pereira was convincing himself to leave the job.
Former Crystal Palace Midfielder Darren Ambrose agreed with that verdict with talkSPORT and He called the ordeal “shocking.”
The pair were eventually proven right just four days after Pereira's dishonest press conference, when Lampard was appointed by Everton.
Wolves are now giving Pereira the chance to back up his talk by going down the road, but that first interview will be box office anyway…
