Milijas poised for Wolves switch

The agent of the 26-year-old Red Star Belgrade skipper has claimed his client is "very close" to agreeing a transfer to Wolves.

The Premier League newcomers are thought to have struck a deal in the region of £2.6million, with the player's agent Zoran Stojadinovic hinting at a final decision after the current schedule of World Cup qualifying internationals.

Stojadinovic said: "We're very close to sealing the deal with Wolves. Milijas took his time to decide where are the best conditions to play and to live – and that's England."

Milijas began his career with another Belgrade club, FK Zemun, before moving to Red Star – otherwise known as Crvena Zvezda – in January 2006.

A free-kick specialist and penalty taker, he has won eight caps for his country and reports claim he has also been attracting interest from the likes of Roma and Panathinaikos.

Behind the scenes, the Premier League club will be treating the comments from Stojadinovic with caution, knowing full well the agent's dual motive is to generate further interest.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey cautioned: "We're being linked with all and sundry, so once again I would remind supporters until they hear something from us not to believe comments and speculation.

"What is happening is a huge amount of work behind the scenes, aimed at strengthening the team for the Premier League challenge.

"That is continuing and will continue."

Moxey cut short a holiday this week to hold meetings with an agent, before joining chairman Steve Morgan at the two-day Premier League meeting starting tomorrow when Wolves will officially become a Premier club.

Reports are also linking them to a battle with fellow promoted club Birmingham to sign Bolton defender Danny Shittu.

The former QPR and Watford man is set to leave after making only 12 appearances in his first season at Bolton, where Gary Cahill and Andy O'Brien have established themselves as the regular centre-back pairing.