Report: 56-year-old blames shock transfers as reason for sack as he closes in on Wolves job

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According to Vamos Mi Sevilla in Spain, Julen Lopetegui has taken aim at Sevilla as he closes in on the Wolves job.

According to the Guardian, Wolves are confident of appointing the 56-year-old after resurrecting talks with him over replacing Bruno Lage – Fosun have already tried to hire the Spaniard on two occasions in the past.

If Lopetegui does end up at Molineux, Fosun should be wary of signing anybody without his permission.

Lopetegui aims dig at Sevilla as Wolves job looms

Well, Vamos Mi Sevilla believe Lopetegui has hit out at Sevilla for signing players behind his back, while also failing to land those he did actually want to sign.

The Spaniard was recently handed his P45 in Seville with the Spanish outfit stuck in the relegation zone, which represents a huge failure seeing as they qualified for the Champions League last season.

However, Lopetegui seemingly believes this dreadful form comes down to a lack of communication and direction from those in the boardroom.

Wolves fans won’t be fussed by what those in Sevilla have done, as their lack of leadership looks likely to see a fine coach in Lopetegui end up in the Midlands, although if this rumour is true, it should act as a warning to Fosun not to do similar.

Lopetegui close to Wolves

There are still a few creases to iron out, but it seems Wolves have found a replacement for Lage.

Fabrizio Romano believes all parties are confident of coming to an agreement soon, with final details – presumably salary and contract length – now being discussed.

Interestingly, Romano reiterated a claim from John Percy of the Telegraph, who has stated that it was Lopetegui who resurrected the talks with Wolves, having only recently turned them down to look after his elderly father.

Be sure to keep an eye on this situation, as the Guardian believe Wolves hope to have Lopetegui in place just before the World Cup begins on November 20th.