Wolves going for Gus and McD says to me that they expect to get relegated. They're likely to be right at the top of the Champ table next season - they'll have the parachute money and many of their current squad. If they have either Poyet or McDermott managing then they will expect to be getting...
I wonder if McDermott is worried about his position once the Russki billionaire takes over. He wouldn't be the first manager to find himself suddenly unemployed once a new owner comes in.