Wolves keeper Matt Murray admits he may have to consider a loan spell to get fit again.

Murray also admits playing after his latest injury will be the “biggest test of character”‘ he has endured after missing a year with damaged cruciate ligaments in his left knee.

In the 27-year-old’s absence, Wayne Hennessey has blossomed into one of the finest goalkeeping prospects in the game, with Arsenal reportedly set to make an £8m bid, while Villa had an tentative approach rejected.

Murray is just concentrating on getting himself back into a position to challenge for the No 1 jersey again.

But he says he may have to go elsewhere to get match practice. “The loan might be something that could happen,” said Murray.

“I may have to to out on loan, I don’t know, who knows what will happen with Wayne?

“I’m prepared to do whatever it takes as long as it’s right for both parties to get Matt Murray back up as quickly as possible.

“I want to play and if Wolves want to get me off the wage bill for a bit, then fine. Something might happen and all of a sudden you’re back in. I’m just going to have to bide my time.

“I’ve never thought about leaving Wolves but you have to be realistic. The first thing is to get fit and stay fit.” Murray, who suffered a serious knee injury on a previous loan spell at Kingstonian, is determined to give Hennessey a run for his money when the players return from their break.

“I’m just going to challenge him 100 per cent, work hard and doing everything I can,” he said. “I can’t affect what Wayne is doing but I’ll keep training and serve him and encourage him as best I can, like he will me.

“We both understand there’s only one position there and it’s the biggest test of my character not only getting back from my injury but getting back in the team. But that’s life, and I’ve got to be up for the challenge.”