For the first time on what has been an exciting Deadline Day, Wolves have been handed a blow.
Gary O’Neil is expected to welcome several new faces to his Wolves side before the close of play today, with at least two signings to be unveiled.
Andre underwent a medical today after signing from Fluminense, with the coming hours set to deliver Carlos Forbs from Ajax.
The duo will bolster O’Neil’s squad in the front line and the midfielder however, the Old Gold have just been handed a blow in their pursuit of one defensive target.
Wolves target Trevoh Chalobah to join Crystal Palace in Deadline Day loan
Earlier today, Wolves’ interest in Trevoh Chalobah was reported as the Chelsea defender eyes an exit from Stamford Bridge.
The versatile centre-back is not part of Enzo Maresca’s plans, which alerted Wolves to his situation.
While the Midlands club were reported to have enquired about the defender, he will instead join a different Premier League club.
Renowned journalist David Ornstein broke the news that Crystal Palace had reached an agreement with Chelsea to sign the 25-year-old on a season-long loan.
The Eagles will pay a loan fee for the Englishman, with no option to buy inserted in the proposed deal.
It’s a blow for Wolves, who will now continue their pursuit of a central defender before it reaches 11pm.
At least two arrivals expected at Wolves
Despite missing out on Chalobah, Wolves won’t be feeling down as Andre and Carlos Forbs make their way to Compton to complete their transfers.
Both players are highly rated in their roles, with the Brazilian being a force to be reckoned with in midfield, and Forbs being a dangerous winger and a Manchester City academy graduate.
Still, there will be hope that a deal for a central defender can be struck, with Wolves’ options at the back still dangerously low at this moment.