Wolves sack Edwards as Zirkzee eyes Juventus in Man Utd shake-up

Rob Edwards has been sacked as Wolves head coach after seven months, just hours after telling BBC Sport he was looking forward to a "fresh start" following the club's relegation from the Premier League. In what became his last interview in the role, Edwards expressed excitement about moving forward with the squad over the summer. The dismissal comes as Wolves face an uncertain future in the Championship, with the club already searching for a replacement. At the same time, Manchester United are preparing for a busy transfer window as Michael Carrick's side gears up for a return to the Champions League. Forward Joshua Zirkzee, who started United's pre-season curtain-raiser against Wrexham last weekend, is willing to join Juventus. The 25-year-old Dutch international has managed just 127 minutes of competitive football under Carrick since his move from Bologna and has attracted interest from several Serie A clubs. La Gazzetta Dello Sport reports that Zirkzee has given an initial 'yes' to the prospect of returning to Italy, with Juventus keen on an initial loan arrangement while continuing to pursue PSG's Randal Kolo Muani separately. United, however, would almost certainly favour a permanent sale to reinvest the proceeds into the squad, potentially funding a replacement through a deal with an obligation to buy. Zirkzee had been eager to depart in January but was refused permission by United. Had that been approved, Benjamin Sesko would have been the sole recognised fit centre-forward, though he is currently recovering from a shin injury. United are casting an eye over the striker market, with the most probable outcome pointing towards an experienced forward well-versed in the Premier League. The club has already officially signed Karl Darlow, Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, with a third midfield signing anticipated. On the shortlist for midfield reinforcements are AS Roma's Manu Kone and Bournemouth's Alex Scott, though both attract considerable interest from rival clubs—Chelsea had a £64m bid for Scott rejected. A new left-wing addition is also under consideration, with Crysencio Summerville and Iliman Ndiaye linked, although the former appears destined for Saudi Arabia.