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Wolves are expecting imminent movement on some of their 'outcasts' – but Roger Johnson could be a Molineux reject for a second successive transfer window.

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Kevin Foley and Jake Cassidy are back from loans at Blackpool and Notts County respectively.

Kevin Doyle, who is due back on January 17, is being re-assessed at Crystal Palace under new boss Alan Pardew.

Head coach Kenny Jackett said: "Foley is back and Blackpool haven't come up with a concrete offer, whether that be permanent or loan. But we're expecting those talks."

As for Cassidy, Jackett added: "I think Notts County will make a move. We'll be looking to loan him out again, but exactly where I don't know yet.

"Notts have had quite a number of loans and now they're assessing how they distribute that money and who they take back.

"There is other loan interest from that level in him, but Notts are interested and Kevin Thelwell (head of football development) will be discussing that with their manager this week.

"I'd very much doubt there's a chance of a permanent deal."

Jackett added: "Doyle's loan is up on the 17th so as far as we're aware, he'll be back on the 19th. But I'm sure the new manager is looking at him.

"He scored against Dover and they played him to have a look at him.

"We were under the impression from Neil Warnock that he'd be coming back but we presume he's being considered. So there's a discussion to be had."

But there is no interest in Johnson, who continues to train on his own and, like Doyle, is out of contract this summer.

"There's been no developments, no interest or discussions with anyone regarding Roger," said Jackett. "He's a Wolves player, he's available for transfer and let's see how January develops."

Foley returned to the club yesterday after his loan at Championship basement side Blackpool.

But Wolves are expecting renewed interest from the Tangerines, who fielded 30-year-old Foley four times, lastly on December 20.

Pardew saw Doyle score his first goal for Palace in what was a rare outing in the Eagles' 4-0 FA Cup win at Dover last weekend.

And Cassidy is back following his half-season stint at Notts County, with the Magpies among several League One clubs interested in loaning the 21-year-old after three goals in 16 games.

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