Brazil and Wolves midfielder Joao Gomes, 24, is also being looked at by Manchester United in their attempts to strengthen their number six position.

Wolves are interested in Genk striker Tolu Arokodare, the 24-year-old Nigeria international who was the top scorer in the Belgian top flight last season with 17 goals.

Newcastle are expected to return with an improved offer of £60m for striker Jorgen Strand Larsen after Wolves turned down bids of £50m and £55m for the 25-year-old Norway striker.

Borussia Dortmund are close to reaching an agreement with Wolves for the signing of 23-year-old Portuguese striker Fabio Silva.

Wolves boss Vitor Pereira is keen to bring in Girona's Czech centre-back Ladislav Krejci, 26, and is also pushing to sign a central midfielder and a versatile forward before the window closes.