THE BOOKMAKERS are way off the mark – Ryan Giggs will not be Wanderers' next manager.

The Whites are expected to unveil Neil Lennon's successor today but, despite the Manchester United winger-turned-assistant manager being ahead in the betting odds, at one stage reaching 1/5, he is not, and has never been, in the running for the position.

Giggs is said to be on the verge of leaving United after three decades at Old Trafford as he is unlikely to have a role in Jose Mourinho's new regime there.

But rumours that the Welshman will take over at Bolton have now been dismissed by Lee Anderson, son of chairman Ken Anderson.

"He has not applied and I think he is still under contract at Manchester United," he told The Bolton News.

"We have not approached him or the club at any stage either."

Which poses the question of just who the club will appoint as manager.

A final interview, with just one candidate, was scheduled for last Wednesday and it is understood an announcement is – finally, after 12 long weeks of waiting for supporters – due this morning.

Long-time front-runners for the job have been Brian McDermott and Nigel Adkins, although former Wigan and Leeds boss Uwe Rosler and Chorley-born Phil Parkinson, currently in charge at Bradford City, could also be in the frame.

Parkinson led Bradford, then in League Two, to the League Cup final in 2013 and, having taken unfancied Colchester up to the Championship in his first managerial role in 2006, could be seen as an ideal fit for the club's owners.

However, compensation could be an issue as he is currently still employed at Valley Parade.

Meanwhile Wanderers have confirmed details of two pre-season friendlies for their summer training camp in Scandinavia.

The Whites will face Danish First Division side HB Koge on July 6 at the Herfolge Stadion and, three days later, will take on another Division One side, FC Helsingor at Helsingor Stadion.

With a packed pre-season schedule, the club's only home friendlies see them play Burnley on Tuesday, July, 26 (8pm kick-off) and Preston North End the following Saturday (July 30) at 3pm.