Wolves could accept a cut-price fee for defender Conor Coady this summer, sources have told Football Insider.
This site revealed on Friday (2 June) that Sheffield United are considering a summer swoop for the 30-year-old after the conclusion of his Everton loan.
The Blades’ interest comes after the Merseysiders confirmed they have chosen not to activate their reported £4.5million option to sign Coady permanently.
A well-placed source has told Football Insider that Wolves could be open to offers below that figure in the upcoming transfer window.
Sheffield United are keen to add to their squad following promotion to the Premier League and have targetted players with top-flight experience.
However, it is believed any moves will be put on hold until a resolution in the Blades’ takeover saga.
A transfer embargo on the club was lifted in April following an unsuccessful takeover attempt by Nigerian businessman Dozy Mmobuosi.
An unnamed US consortium and Miami-based investment company 777 Partners have been linked with a potential buyout of the Bramall Lane club.
Coady, who earns a reported wage of £55,000-a-week at Wolves, made 25 appearances across all competitions on loan at Everton in the 2022-23 campaign – notching two goals and one assist.
The England international had a loan spell with the Blades in the 2013-14 season – making 50 appearances across all competitions and notching six goals.
Paul Heckingbottom’s side return to the Premier League in the 2023-24 campaign after a two-season absence from the top flight.
In other news, Wolves set to accept £50m midfielder bid.