Wolverhampton Wanderers: July 2008 Archives

Wolves manager Mick McCarthy has handed a trial to defender Ben Thatcher after he rejected a deal from Ipswich.

Goalkeeper Matt Murray made his long-awaited return to training with Wolves on Tuesday following a year out with a knee injury.

Mick McCarthy says Seyi Olofinjana's move to Stoke proves Wolves go about their transfer business "correctly and honourably".

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has said he has yet to make a decision on whether to offer Ian Harte a contract at the club.

Stoke have completed the signing of midfielder Seyi Olofinjana from Wolverhampton Wanderers on a four-year deal for £3million.

Mick McCarthy insists that Celtic defender Bobo Balde must drop his wage demands before Wolves can afford to take him to Molineux.

Wolves striker Jay Bothroyd continues to train at Molineux despite the fact he will be leaving this summer.

Wolves take on Motherwell in a friendly at Fir Park tonight and Mick McCarthy has warned his players they are in for a rough ride.

Mick McCarthy admits he hopes Seyi Olofinjana will stay at Wolves although he still expects a move to materialise for him.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy has confirmed Leeds are in for Jay Bothroyd but says they face strong competition for the striker.

Wolves trio Jay Bothroyd, Darren Potter and Stephen Elliott have not been included in the squad for the pre-season tour of Scotland.

Leeds have agreed terms with a club for a striker believed to be transfer-listed Wolves hitman Jay Bothroyd, reports say.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy says his squad of players are the fittest he has ever seen at the current stage of pre-season.

Chris Iwelumo, Wolves' fourth signing of the summer, says he is determined to be a 'nuisance' to opposing defenders this season.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy is on the verge of beating Crystal Palace to sign Charlton striker Chrs Iwelumo.

Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood was due at Coventry today for a medical ahead of a move to the Ricoh Arena, according to reports.

Barnsley boss Simon Davey has now turned his attention to Wolves' Freddy Eastwood having missed out on West Brom's Kevin Phillips.

Chris Coleman is still hopeful of taking Wolves striker Freddy Eastwood to Coventry before the start of the season.

Chief Executive Jez Moxey has urged fans to buy seats for the new campaign after revealing season ticket sales are down.

Hull are expected to step up their efforts to land Wolves' Nigerian international midfielder Seyi Olofinjana this week.

Wolves have handed defender Neill Collins a four-year contract and are now looking to tie down full-back Michael Gray to a new deal.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey is in talks with two or three clubs about selling defender Charlie Mulgrew.

Wolves will have to find £3million if they want to sign Aaron McLean from Peterborough, after the striker put in a transfer request.

Wolves new signing Dave Jones has promised to grab the goals for the club when the new season starts in August.