Wolves summer signing edging closer to move away
Summer signing Jhon Arias is edging closer to a Wolves exit as Palmeiras push to secure a deal, the Express & Star understands.
The Colombian international, who made his name in Brazil with Fluminense, made the switch to Wolves in the summer for a deal of around £14.7million.
The attacker struggled to adapt to the Premier League and despite some better performances of late in a deeper midfield position, he has lost his place in the side again.
Arias has also only managed two goals this season and just one in 23 top flight matches, while he has failed to hold down a permanent place in the starting XI.
A number of Brazilian clubs have been chasing his signature before their transfer window closes in March and since Wolves signed Angel Gomes on loan, they have been open to a potential move.
Palmeiras made a bid of around £21.5million, which prompted Wolves to open dialogue with the player over a departure, and the Express & Star understands that the player is receptive to a return to Brazil and that the deal is edging closer.
It is believed that Wolves are yet to accept the offer, but that a deal could be completed. There is also no immediate rush to force through a deal with the Brazilian window still open for a few weeks.
There were £4.3million of add-ons included in Wolves' deal to sign Arias last year, but the Express & Star understands that none of these have been triggered.
As a result, Wolves will make around £6.8million in profit on the sale of Arias, if the current Palmeiras offer is accepted and he completes his move.
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