Wolves defender makes late loan move to Porto

The 19-year-old was attracting interest from Wrexham, as well as other Championship and League One clubs, earlier in the window but a loan did not materialise as Lima was expected to be called up for Brazil's under-20 squad for the World Cup that takes place in September and October.

But it is understood Lima has not been selected by his country and Wolves have now sanctioned a loan for the right-back.

He will spend the season with the Portuguese side, who are also taking part in this season's Europa League.

Lima signed for Wolves last summer from Brazilian side Sport Recife in a deal worth around £8.4million.

Wolves pulled off the move after hijacking a deal that originally had Lima set to join Chelsea.

He only made six appearances for the first team last season, getting one assist, as Wolves gave him time to adapt to his new surroundings.

So far this season he has been with the under-21s and the Brazilian is now set to leave for his first loan.