Wolves closing in on deal for Girona centre-back Santiago Bueno

Bueno, who has made more than 100 appearances for Girona, will become Wolves’ first cash signing of the transfer window after the free transfer captures of goalkeeper Tom King and full-back Matt Doherty.

Adding a centre-back had been a top priority following the sales of Conor Coady and Nathan Collins earlier in the summer. Wolves are also hoping to seal the £5m capture of Paraguayan teenage winger Enso Gonzalez before Friday’s deadline.

Boss Gary O’Neil, meanwhile, has expressed hope Matheus Nunes will remain at Molineux despite interest from Manchester City.

Nunes is refusing to train as he tries to force a move to the Premier League champions, who saw a £47m bid rejected last week.

Reports in the north-west have claimed City may now walk away from negotiations as they believe Wolves’ £60m asking price to be too high.

Speaking about the club’s plans for the final days of the window, O’Neil said: “I’m excited because I’m still convinced that come September 2 this squad will be in a better place than it was last week.

“I think we’re well prepared. There’s been some really good work going on, that I’ve seen and helped with over the last couple of weeks so we’re able to do some bits and pieces and respond if things move.

“So we’re well ‘prepped’ for the next few days. Does that mean there are going to be loads of players arriving? Possibly, possibly not.

“But we’re as well prepared as we can be for the end of the transfer window.”