Turkish club latest to target Wolves defender ahead of summer overhaul

Wolves are expecting approaches for Ladislav Krejci this summer with Besiktas the latest club to target the defender.

The Turkish club are among a growing list of suitors for the 27-year-old, who is currently captaining the Czech Republic at the World Cup.

Krejci only became a permanent Wolves player last week, when the appearance-related option to buy clause on his loan from Girona was officially triggered.

The deal cost a total of £26million, including an initial £6m loan fee.

Yet the stay on the books could be short. The Express & Star previously reported that Leeds had made enquiries over a possible move, while other clubs are circling.

Wolves would ideally like to keep Krejci and will not be forced to sell on the cheap, despite their relegation to the Championship.

His future, like that of other players currently away at the World Cup including Hwang Hee-chan and Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, is unlikely to be decided until after the tournament.

The Czechs face Mexico on Wednesday in their final group stage fixture, needing a win to avoid a likely exit.

Wolves are planning a significant summer overhaul with goalkeepers Jose Sa and Sam Johnstone both expected to leave.

Johnstone is on Manchester United’s shortlist as they hunt a back-up to No.1 Senne Lammens.

Brazilian midfielder Joao Gomes is another who is widely expected to depart, though reports in Spain claim Atletico Madrid have for the moment cooled their interest and are assessing other targets, following concern over the possible fee.

Wolves have made a strong start in terms of incomings with Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez both arriving on free transfers and another Brazilian, Andre, agreeing a new contract.

New boss Cesar Peixoto and his players can, meanwhile, count on strong support from the stands after the club confirmed season tickets are sold out.

The 600 remaining tickets were snapped up on Monday morning within 40 minutes of going on general sale.

It means Wolves will have 22,500 season ticket holders for their return to the Championship, the same as last season in the Premier League, with the decision to slash prices paying dividends.

Wolves reduced the price of every season ticket by at least 25 per cent in the belief a packed Molineux can play a key role in helping them make a swift return to the top flight.