The club said: "Wolves have announced that Walter Zenga's contract has been terminated with immediate effect.

"Stefano Cusin, Assistant Head Coach has also left the Club.

"Wolves will be conducting a thorough process to recruit a new Head Coach and won't be revealing any timescales associated with this important task.

"Rob Edwards, First Team Coach, has been placed in interim charge of the first team, supported by u23s Coach, Scott Sellars.

"The Club would like to extend their thanks and best wishes to Walter and Stefano for their contribution to Wolves during the season so far.

"Wolves will be making no further comment at this stage."

Wolves have lost four out of the last five League games, and are 18th in the table.

Zenga only officially took charge on August 1 and oversaw 14 Championship matches, winning just four.

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It's understood that the players gave their full support to the Italian after Saturday's 1-0 defeat at Leeds.

However Fosun and the club's main director Jeff Shi have acted ruthlessly to sacked their second manager in the space of just three months, after getting rid of Kenny Jackett in July.

Wolves were Zenga's 16th club in 18 years.

Details to follow...