Wolves swoop for winger
Wolves have completed their first signing of the summer with Gillingham winger Matt Jarvis arriving at Molineux on a two-year deal. Wolves have completed their first signing of the summer with Gillingham winger Matt Jarvis arriving at Molineux on a two-year deal. The 21-year-old winger was out of contract at the Gills, but because of his age Wolves have had to pay an undisclosed fee for his services. Boss Mick McCarthy has agreed a fee with Gillingham rather than opt for a tribunal and signed Jarvis until July 2009 with an option for another year. Read the full story in today's Shropshire Star
Boss Mick McCarthy has agreed a fee with Gillingham rather than opt for a tribunal and signed Jarvis until July 2009 with an option for another year.
Jarvis, who was named in the League One PFA team of the year, said: "I'm really delighted, this is a fantastic move for me.
"It wasn't very long ago that I first heard about Wolves' interest but I'm really glad it's happened.
"I have played at Molineux before for Gillingham and I think it's a fantastic stadium and set up."
Jarvis scored against Wolves a couple of years ago in the game which proved to be the last for then boss Dave Jones.
He said: "It was my first ever goal which is quite a good memory for me but not for Wolves.
"I'll be looking to make up for it now by sticking some in the net for my new club.
"I played left midfield for all of last season but have, in the past, played up front and on the other wing.
"Now I just want to get out and do the best I can for Wolves. I've spoken to Mick McCarthy and he seems like a man who's very keen on encouraging you.
"You always want to work for a manager that you can look up to and talk to, and everyone tells me he's a good guy to work for.
"I delayed my holiday to complete the signing, which I was more than happy to do. I'm looking forward to coming back in a couple of weeks for pre-season training."
Chief executive Jez Moxey said: "Matt is a player that the manager has been very keen to sign.
"He is only 21 and has bags of ambition. He fits into the profile of the type of player we want to recruit.
"However, we recognise there is also a need for experience in the squad and we may need to bring in players to complement our young guns."
Meanwhile, Wolves face a big battle if they are to secure the services of sought-after Scunthorpe striker Billy Sharp.
But both Sheffield Wednesday and Norwich are also in the hunt for the striker whose goals helped fire the Irons to promotion.
Owls boss Brian Laws says he is ready to make an improved offer for Sharp, having had an initial £1.5m bid turned down.
He said: "There has been a lot of talk about Billy Sharp and the chairman has given me the nod to pursue it a bit further."