Wolves' Mouyokolo loaned to Sochaux

Wolves defender Steven Mouyokolo was today set to end his Molineux frustration after agreeing a move to French club Sochaux.

The lanky defender, who was a £2.5million signing this time last year from Hull, has moved back to his native France on a season-long loan with a view to a permanent deal.

Mouyokolo, who only signed a four-year deal 12 months ago, was due to be unveiled by the French club later today.

A short statement on FC Sochaux's website this afternoon read: "We register a second arrival with the loan, from Wolverhampton Wanderers, of the central defender Steven Mouyokolo."

The French-born stopper only made four Premier League appearances for Wolves, including just two starts, plus three more in cups.

But the 24-year-old also suffered a series of niggling injuries and failed to dislodge Richard Stearman, Jody Craddock and Christophe Berra.

Mouyokolo's departure means Wolves' own pressing need for a new centre-half is nearing conclusion.

Chief target Matt Mills wants to move to Molineux – if the clubs can agree a fee.