Wolves have cast their scouting net to Europe in the exhaustive hunt for Premier League players.

Despite his preference for British and Irish players up to now, boss Mick McCarthy revealed his long-serving lieutenant Ian Evans had been despatched to all corners of the continent to scour for talent.

The manager said: “We’ve been out looking at targets in France, Holland and Belgium and talking to contacts in Spain. We have to.

“Taff (Evans) has been out looking here, there and everywhere. You have to do it – you can’t just get players from one place. I’m very open minded.”

McCarthy admits he deliberately went down the route of signing British and Irish players to get Wolves promoted.

The policy of signing British-based players is likely to continue.

But the boss admits he is open to all possibilities at the moment, as he seeks the right talent at the right price.

He said: “That British route is something that suited me and I’ve not got anything against foreign players at all.

“I’m cool with any nationality and we had big Seyi (Olofinjana) here who was fantastic.

“But going British was what was needed and that decision has been proved right.”

McCarthy is also staying tightlipped on the prospect of altering the team’s style of play for the Peremier League.

Wolves have scored more goals (77) than any other Championship team this season.

But the manager would only admit work needs to be done to bring his squad up to scratch in the top flight.

He said: “We’ve got work to do to make us a better team. But in terms of how we’re going to play, come and watch us on August 15.

“I’ve got loads of thoughts on it but they’re not for public consumption. I’m not laying my soul bare to everyone on what I’m going to do and not going to do.

“Turn up on August 15 and see how we play. I’m delighted with the players and would like to give them all that opportunity.

“We might be at Anfield, or Old Trafford or Emirates – that sounds great, doesn’t it? I haven’t been there yet.”