Potter leaves to join Owls

Wolves have made their first sale of the summer with Darren Potter joining Sheffield Wednesday - as Mick McCarthy insisted Michael Mancienne isn't their player yet.

Potter, who had been on the transfer list for over a year, completed his switch to the Owls on a three-year contract yesterday.

No fee has been disclosed, but it is expected Wolves have at least recouped their £250,000 outlay to Liverpool on the 24-year-old.

The Republic of Ireland international's move to Hillsborough is no surprise, having played 17 games on loan there from January.

He rejoins former Wolves team-mate Michael Gray at Wednesday after his loan move was made permanent.

Potter, who has five caps, made 44 apearances for Wolves, scoring his first goal and winning international honours during his time at Molineux.

Chief executive Jez Moxey said: "Darren has been an outstanding professional here and deserves the chance of regular first team football."

Wolves remain hopeful of the arrival on a season-long loan of Mancienne. But McCarthy remains cautious over a deal for the Chelsea defender. "I hope we have - it would be great, but I don't think we have yet," he said.

Speculation is mounting that Wolves' next signing could be Southampton midfielder Adam Lallana.

McCarthy refused to say whether Wolves have bid for the youngster.