Rob Edwards together with Gary O'Neil each possess previous connections with Wolves
Edwards and O'Neil represent the initial names under consideration to succeed Vitor Pereira as head coach of Wolverhampton Wanderers.
The previous coach was sacked on Sunday following the team's 10-match winless start to the Premier League campaign.
And both candidates - both of who have previous links to the team - are among the names to be evaluated by the Wolves leadership.
Edwards is presently at Middlesbrough, which would pose a potential hurdle to his appointment at Molineux.
However the former Luton Town head coach - who played more than 100 of games for the club during his time as a player - is said to be a strong candidate for the position.
The mid-career manager is reportedly enjoys support from the club directors as they start the process of appointing a new head coach.
O'Neil is additionally emerging as a unexpected contender, although he would be a shock appointment given he was released by the club in the previous winter.
The ex- West Ham midfielder is out of work meaning Wolves would not need to provide any compensation.
