"I don't give gifts" - Wolves boss issues message to struggling attacker

In an interview with the Express & Star, Hwang was coy on his future this summer after he turned down a move to Marseille last year.

But Pereira insists he cannot commit to giving Hwang a place in his starting XI and admits the player has a decision to make over his career.

"It depends on him," Pereira said.

"Hee-chan has a personality, he must feel important.

"He likes the group a lot, we had a small conversation, just to understand his feelings.

"He likes to feel important, he likes the group a lot, but he likes to play. He wants to play. He wants to be in the first XI.

"I cannot promise him the first XI. I just can promise that I will help him to compete for his position.

"If he feels that it's better for him to go to another club, this is another scenario. With Hee-chan and with the others, I must have the same conversation.

"If they want to compete, or if they want to go to play, but I cannot guarantee that they will be in the first XI. I can't. This is something that you must deserve.

"You must compete for your position. I don't give gifts."

Hwang is likely to attract interest from a number of clubs if he is available to leave this summer, but he still has three years left on his Wolves contract with the option of a further year.

Goncalo Guedes is keen to leave, while Matheus Cunha has already departed, meaning Wolves are in the market for attacking reinforcements.