Wolves ready for long haul in Harry Maguire pursuit
Wolves are ready to sit tight in their chase for £2m-rated Harry Maguire in the hope he chooses football over finances.
Sheffield United have rejected at least two bids from Wolves, the best around a £1.5m offer which has now been matched by Hull City.
Wolves realise Hull's Premier League riches mean they could easily outmuscle them on bids and wages and therefore see little point in increasing their offer to end up in a bidding war where there would only be one winner.
If Maguire is serious about leaving Bramall Lane, Wolves believe the 21-year-old has a far better chance of continuing his development by playing regular football now – and therefore join them in the Championship rather than opt for the Premier League.
But if he chooses to join Hull, he is more likely to be kicking his heels on the fringes of the squad.
The Tigers are close to agreeing a deal to sign former Wolves centre-back Joleon Lescott, 31, who is available on a Bosman free transfer with his contract at Manchester City due to expire at the end of the month.
Wolves have other irons in the fire – including Bournemouth's Steve Cook – but are ready to dig in for the long haul in their pursuit of their number one target Maguire.
