Wolves are targeting their former player as they seek a new manager after this week's dismissal of Vitor Pereira.
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BBC Sport says Wolves made contact with Boro about opening talks with Edwards and the potential of settling on a compensation fee.
But Boro immediately rejected the enquiry from the Premier League club.
Wolves held talks and were discussing contract terms with Gary O'Neil this week, but their former manager pulled out of negotiations.