Sharp told to sort out future
Wolves strike target Billy Sharp has been told by Scunthorpe: "Sort out your future by the end of the week."
The much-coveted hitman will once again take centre stage in one of the summer's most frantic transfer scrambles when he returns from holiday in Dubai in the middle of the week.
And, with Scunthorpe asking Sharp to make a decision by the weekend, Wolves face a pivotal week in their chase for the £2m-rated striker. It is nearly a fortnight since Wolves lodged an undisclosed bid – and they are one of a number of interested parties.
Sheffield Wednesday and Norwich have also made bids and Scunthorpe have made him a vastly improved contract offer.
Wolves are keen to unleash both Sharp and Freddy Eastwood on the Championship next season, but are believed to be looking at other targets in case both moves fail.
Scunthorpe boss Nigel Adkins said today he hopes to sign three new strikers before the start of the season – but has not written off his hopes of retaining Sharp.
"It does not mean I am looking to replace Billy Sharp," he insisted today.
"Billy is still our player and we would love him to stay with us next season."
Molineux outcast Denes Rosa is hoping to stay in England and make Wolves regret their decision to release him. The Hungarian international will leave this summer after appearing just once last season – with agent Vladan Filipovic insisting he wants to stay in England.
"Obviously Wolves have said that he can find another club but if that doesn't happen he still has two years left on his contract," he said.
"There has been interest from clubs in Belgium and Holland but ideally Denes would like to stay in England."
Weekend reports linked Wolves with a swoop for Sheffield Wednesday's Chris Brunt, but Middlesbrough's Adam Johnson remains the top midfield target.