Kenny Jackett: We won't pay over the odds
Kenny Jackett today hinted Wolves withdrew from the race to sign Callum Wilson because they didn't think he was worth £3m - as the boss insisted fans shouldn't panic.
The 22-year-old striker was understood to be their number one target before he opted to join Bournemouth from Coventry for £3m at the weekend.
"If a player is there right now, or at any time, and we can get them at the right price, we'll do it," said Jackett.
Asked specifically about Wilson, the head coach said: "I'm not going to talk about other teams' players, and it's best to talk our targets when we land them.
"But do we look to strengthen and have a scouting department that works all of the time? Yes we have.
"They have to know the market and have to make sure there's value for money on every single player.
"We don't want to miss anyone but we're not going to sign every player.
"We're very aware of the players being talked about; we were in League One last season and we got to know that league very well.
"If there are any players from there that can take us forward then fine."
Wolves have so far added two summer signings, out-of-contract pair Tommy Rowe and Rajiv Van La Parra.
But Jackett maintains fans shouldn't worry about a lack of fresh faces as it's early in the transfer window and as he rates the current squad so highly.
"I don't think people should be concerned," said the boss.
"The group is very good and has started pre-season well and given myself a lot of optimism for the season.
"I don't want to be making any predictions or singing from the rooftops, but based on the last two weeks, I see a fit and hungry group looking forward to the challenge. It's an exciting time.
"If you're looking at a squad of 22 doing 11-a-side, it's a settled group where they know their jobs and are looking forward to what lies ahead."
Jackett added: "It's not a situation where there's a time when we have to sign a player.
"That's not to say the group is struggling or we have a lack of quality or attitude."
Jackett maintains the transfer market hasn't really got going yet.
"It's been very quiet so far," he added.
"Apart from isolated clubs - Rotherham have signed eight I think - it's been quiet."
