Shropshire Star

Striker Fortune linked to Wolves

Albion loan striker Marc-Antoine Fortune will sign for Wolves or Fulham, according to the player's agent. Albion loan striker Marc-Antoine Fortune will sign for Wolves or Fulham, according to the player's agent. Wolves watched several of the target man's last games for the Baggies and the player's representative today claims the Nancy striker's destination will be Molineux or Craven Cottage this summer. "To my mind, he is going to sign with either Wolverhampton or Fulham, even if surprises can always happen," said Michael Manuello. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star

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marc-antoine-fortuneAlbion loan striker Marc-Antoine Fortune will sign for Wolves or Fulham, according to the player's agent.

Wolves watched several of the target man's last games for the Baggies and the player's representative today claims the Nancy striker's destination will be Molineux or Craven Cottage this summer.

"To my mind, he is going to sign with either Wolverhampton or Fulham, even if surprises can always happen," said Michael Manuello.

"Wolves and Fulham have expressed their interest in Marco's services. But I can't tell you when a deal will be done.

"For sure, he wants to stay in the Premier League and he has proved that he has the talent to impose himself in this competition."

Fortune, who would cost Wolves upwards of £1m, has adapted well to the demands of Premier League, where he spent the second half of the season on loan at Albion. He scored five goals in 17 games.

Meanwhile Chris Iwelumo has urged midfielder Karl Henry to hit the goal trail next season to improve on his one weak spot.

Henry, 26, has agreed a new four-year contract with his hometown club as they prepare to embark on their Premier League adventure.

Iwelumo said: "If there's one thing he maybe needs to improve – and I've said this to his face – it's in chipping in with a few goals because he's certainly more than capable of that.

"But he's certainly a potential Premier League player and will be looking forward to getting going in August. Everyone in the dressing room knows what Karl's about – we see him train every day and we know how good a player he is," he added.

By TIM NASH