Reliable journalist Fabrizio Romano says Wolves are now finalising the details of a deal to sign one promising young midfielder, who’s going on quite an upward trajectory.
Gary O’Neil praised after impressive debut season at Wolves
The Old Gold have been very impressive under head coach Gary O’Neil this season, despite Saturday’s FA Cup heartbreak to Coventry City, coming after the Englishman was brought in to replace Julen Lopetegui last year.
Wolves finished 13th in the league last season, but so far, they’re on course to better that and could even seal a European qualification spot – as O’Neil’s side contend with the likes of Brighton, West Ham, Newcastle and potentially even Man United for a place in the Europa League as things stand.
Few could’ve envisaged the stellar job from O’Neil, and there have even been suggestions that he’s one of the league’s best managers this season.
“I think the Manager of the Year award will be given to whoever wins the title because there will be major narratives around that, whether it’s Klopp, Guardiola, or Arteta lifting the trophy. But outside of that, you would have to say O’Neil has done an immense job and certainly has achieved more than people expected from him.
“Wolves have to give him a new deal; otherwise, he will be poached in no time. At the start of the season, fans said they needed to get rid of him, but now I bet they would be gutted if he left.”
The 40-year-old was originally seen as a bit of a step down from an elite, trophy-winning boss like Lopetegui, who’s won trophies at the highest level and even managed clubs like Real Madrid.
