Wolves confirm deadline day striker signing

Wolves have completed a deadline day move for Newcastle striker Sean Neave.

The 19-year-old joined on a season-long loan in the closing hours of the window to bolster boss Cesar Peixoto’s options in attack.

Neave, who has made just two substitute appearances for the Magpies, will provide back-up to Raul Jimenez and Adam Armstrong up front.

Executive chairman Nathan Shi said: “Sean is a talented player who Cesar and Matt both spoke to and were impressed by, and we believe he has a lot of potential to be successful with us.

“We are delighted to welcome him to Wolves, and he will have the full support of us all.

“We already have a lot of experience in that department with Raul and Adam, and we think signing a younger profile in Sean complements the group well for what we know will be a long and challenging Championship season.”

Technical director Matt Jackson added: “It was important to get a player of a certain type, who's looking to learn and bring a real hunger and personality to our group.

“He is very hard-working and a really technical player. His enthusiasm and drive to be a professional is what all young players should have.

“We presented to them, myself and Cesar together, and it’s great to have that support. It shows the buy-in with the recruitment process. I'd like to think that resonated with Sean, his representatives and the senior representatives from Newcastle.

“It works when you can offer a project that really stimulates the player but also satisfies the needs of the football club. We look forward to being a part of Sean's journey and we’re delighted to welcome him here.”

Neave will be the penultimate player through the door at Molineux, with the club on course to announce the arrival of left-back Ghislain Konan later on Wednesday.

The Ivory Coast international is a free agent after playing under Peixoto with Gil Vicente last season.

Goalkeeper Sam Johnstone is due to a complete a loan move to Celtic.