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Wolves loan Monaco youngster Ruben Vinagre

Wolves have snapped up Monaco youngster Ruben Vinagre on loan for the rest of the season.

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The 18-year-old left-back was reportedly being courted by Arsenal and Manchester City last summer and is a Portuguese youth international.

He joined the French side from Sporting Lisbon in 2015 but has yet to make a first team appearance.

Vinagre will train with both the first team and Scott Sellars' under-23 squad as Nuno Espirito Santo weighs up whether he can make an impact in the Championship during his loan spell.

"I am very happy to come to a big club like Wolves for this season," Vinagre said.

"A new story starts for me here at a club with big aspirations in the Championship.

"I like English football and the Championship and this is the perfect chance for me to get some experience.

"I am 18 years old and this is a really positive move for me and a good challenge.

"Working with such a good head coach will be perfect for me and I am looking forward to working with him and doing my best for the team and the supporters."

Vinagre was also part of the Portuguese Under-17 squad which won the European Championships last summer.

Barry Douglas and Sylvain Deslandes are Wolves' only recognised left backs. A move for German defender Philip Heise was canned last week.