Wolves insist they are working as fast as possible to bring in more new signings – but are prepared to wait for Christophe Berra and Aaron McLean.
Hearts want £2m for their captain Berra but the chances of an early conclusion to the move have become even more remote, after interim head coach Stephen Frail was suspended.
Frail was ordered to stay away from the managerless Jambos’ Riccarton training centre until next week at the earliest.
He met with sport director Anatoli Korobochka at Tynecastle on Wednesday and was told – on orders from Lithuania, where the club’s owners the Romanovs are based – that he wasn’t needed.
Whatever happens, Wolves’ interest remains strong as Berra weighs up his future in the coming days.
Chief executive Jez Moxey said: “We can only work as fast as the other party. It’s a slow market but we are pleased to be on the front foot.
“But we’re being thwarted by the lack of response by the other side which is frustrating for everyone who loves Wolves.
“Steve Morgan wanted to move quickly and so did myself and Mick. None of our players have gone out the other way which is symptomatic of a slow and lethargic market and that’s the frustration.
“But we are moving much quicker than many clubs.”
Berra, who is contracted to Hearts until 2011, was the subject of a failed £1.5m bid from Wolves earlier this month, while Rangers had a £1m offer rejected.
Wolves have also arranged two more friendlies. They travel to Chasetown on July 18 and Rhyl on July 26.
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I’m not too bothered about McLean, but I definately want Berra. He fits the bill exactly!
I’m quite confident that the board have learnt their lessons from previous seasons, and that they are doing their upmost to bring in what we need.
its not a slow market thats slowing the exit from the mol its their obvious lack of talent which means that there is limited if any interest in them!!!!
I’m waiting for the usual posters to blame MM for the delayed signing of these players!!
UP THE WOLVES!!!
can’t wait to go to Rhyl!!
4) Mate, I sometimes think that the negative posters maybe wind up Albion fans but sadly this is not the case.
With such a young, promising side, there is no place at the golden palace for moaners, groaners and booers. Stay at home and get nagged by your other half.
We have made some good signings and having players back like Murray, Davies and a fully fit Kightly is brilliant news.
We will be a side that teams do not want to face and I am quietly confident that we will be challenging at the top, with these last few signings!
It’s always a slow market at this time of year with player holidays etc. It is worse when there’s a major competition going on too. You only have to look around to see how few deals have been done so far, Wolves have certainly achieved a lot compared to most… it is still only June after all.
I think the board have done a great job in keeping most of these transfers out of the public eye. I applaud them for the way they conduct business when it comes to buying in players. I hope they can match this on our own listed players and avoid too many losses!
While I’m not MM’s greatest fan I do think he’s got three quality signings with great potential so far. Let’s hope for a few more to come. I sincerely hope he proves me wrong next season and turns out to be the best manager on the planet!
brummie road wolves
Well said there is no room for moaners and groaners I like you are quietly confident for next season.
So lets support the team, the manager and the board. Moaners stay away
I think that the club is doing great to sign the two quality player to date - with more to come!!
Keep it going.
NOTICE TO ALL MOANERS - Look at what other clubs are doing - NOT A LOT!!!
Absolutley agree with brummie rob!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I haven’t been so optimistic before a new season for bloody years!!
still think we need a solid experienced central midfield captain,that guy from Leic fits the bill but i believe baggies are after him.
Yet again why bring McLean into this in the headline when he isn’t even mentioned in the article?
Berra yes sign him up if possible as for mclean i might be worth a gamble but you could spend that money on someone like graversons wages to get us promoted,just like we did with incey.
Matt_posh mclean wants to join and he s regected your contract offer pal he will be a wolves player soon pal
He rejected a contract with improved terms - he still has 3 years to run on his current one so the only way he’ll be a Wolves player soon is if you cough up the asking price.
Cya
8 - its rob not road but still not a bad name.
there is to many moaners at wolves but i hope everyone can give mick a fresh start this year.
i wouldnt pay no more than 1.5m + 500k in add ons for mclean hes a 25yr old div2 striker & reminds me of izale mcleod, 3-5m is a joke i would rather buy b.healy for next to nothing.
14 - once again you wolves fans think you have a devine right to sign any player you want. You are not a big club, if you were you wouldn’t of lost out on Ian Hume to the mighty Barnsley !
Forget McLean, but definitely need another CH. If not Berra let’s go for WHU’s Cal;um davenport. We’re alos reported to be interested in Liverpool’ youngster Adam Hamill, this is what Wikipedia syas about him -
Adam Hammill is sometimes described as a flamboyant and creative midfielder. He can play on either wing, or in ‘the hole’ behind the striker. He has a range of skills and good technique, accompanied by good pace and acceleration which made him an instant hit at East End Park. Many compare him to attacking widemen such as Cristiano Ronaldo and Joe Cole
we need him !!! cant wate for the new season to start 44 days and counting!!
Barmy Army!!!
I heard something on the radio last week that Mclean will cost 1.7 mill and Posh accpeted with add on’s ofcourse Not clue what’s goin’ on atm though.
Yerr i’d defiantly like this Berra to sign and is a captain which ccan only be good for our defence a young hungry captain especially bein’ alongside Stearman
I heard a rumour that Berra may be requesting a transfer at Hearts?
Could be good news for us
Wolves Team Next Year:
W.Hennessey
K.Foley
R.Stearmen
C.Berra
G.Elokobi
M.Kightly
T.Graveson/D.Edwards
D.Jones
M.Jarvis
S.Ebanks-blake
A.McLean
Subs: M.Murray,A.Gerrard,M.Davies,A.Keogh,S.Vokes
I LIKE IT !! PROMOTION TEAM TO ME …
UP THE WOLVES !!!
Looking really tasty, especially If we hold on to Ebanks and sign Berra.
Certainly the most frenetic Wolves close season i can ever remember.
COME ON YOU WOLVES !
we dont need another forward.put vokes in with s.ebanks blake,ive watched him play several times last season and he will surprise you all.
17 you are an idiot 3-5 million the whole club is not worth that.
Well done to everyone involved in the transfers todate, many clubs are way off the pace and Wolves are now far stronger than 12 months ago.
6,rob,if all the moaners,groaners,booers stayed at home there wouldent be anybody there aye boing boing
6,rob,the golden palace thats a chinese tekaway by us aye boing boing pwawn cwacker
23,ad,i hate spoil your day mate,but may i remind you youv signed 3 relegated players aye boing boing
looks like berra might have to make a choice,ALBION or wolves,PREMIERSHIP or chumpionship,MOWBURY or mcartney,who would you choose aye boing boing
terry what are you on about?Your lot havent been linked with Berra….INFACT you haven’t even been linked with ANYONE!Have you made any signings of note yet?
No.So pipe down and keep your nose out of our business.Lets just see if your “champagne football” championship team can cut it in the premier.I doubt it very much!