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Kenny Jackett must wheel and deal on Wolves loans

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Wolves boss Kenny Jackett today admitted he can bring two loan players in to boost the promotion push - but two would have to leave. more

The Molineux head coach is understood to be targeting two positions to strengthen before the loan window shuts in 13 days time.

One is understood to be a central midfielder and Leicester's Danny Drinkwater has been linked with a move to Molineux.

To facilitate any new arrivals, Michael Jacobs has been made available but Jackett denied any interest from Coventry, who are believed to be keen.

"We could have brought players in and we still can, although it would result in the same number of players going out," said the boss.

"There won't be anyone coming in for the weekend or Monday morning, but we're working hard in the window towards making sure we're as strong as possible.

"If a deal breaks over the next couple of weeks, we're open to improving the squad."

Regarding Jacobs, who is understood to be a target of new Sky Blues boss Tony Mowbray, Jackett said: "We haven't heard from anyone at Coventry.

"It doesn't look like there's any interest in him. We're reluctant to let anyone else go - take Tuesday night, we had the 18 then Lee Evans and Michael Jacobs.

"So with it being this close to the end of the season, the loan deadline and with the difficulty of bringing players in, 20 isn't something we're looking to trim."

Wolves have been one of the lowest spenders in the top half of the Championship since the summer, with £2m Benik Afobe the big signing of the season.

But Jackett defended the backing from owner-chairman Steve Morgan and believes the club is on the path to lasting success by promoting more homegrown players.

"I don't think there's been a lack of investment; we've built well and consistently," said the boss.

"Always throwing money at something doesn't always work - you must have a system.

"You must consistently invest; consistency of policy is the key but also there must be opportunity for young players because they can become the best players.

"Buying in certain positions would have meant certain players wouldn't have come through or developed into players we expect.

"We're looking for them to be really good players for Wolves and for those to consistently improve us."