Wolves won't sell players before pre-season
Boss Kenny Jackett today insisted none of Wolves' wantaway stars will be leaving until the squad is back for pre-season – as he's told he has the final say on transfers.
Midfielder Jamie O'Hara was the first to break ranks and hint at a summer move yesterday, while there is interest in fellow high-earners Kevin Doyle and Bakary Sako.
Several departures are anticipated as the club rebuilds for life in League One.
Discussions are ongoing between Jackett, chief executive Jez Moxey and head of development Kevin Thelwell about who and how many players should go, how much for and possible settlements on contracts.
The new head coach believes it's premature to talk about departures, suggesting no deals will be done until after the players return on June 24.
He said: "It's too early to talk about specific players leaving. I have my own ideas but the work and the assessment starts now.
"Also, in terms of individual players, it's about what they feel, which I'll find out when they come back.
"I will maybe be speaking to their agents as well and we'll make assessments on individuals. I'm looking forward to meeting to them and speaking to them.
"I have my own ideas and views on the team and what it needs, so I'm not going into it blindly."
"I need to speak to all of them and see where they are, what page they're on and make sure they're on the one that comes out fighting, successful and winning come August 3."
Moxey insisted Jackett has the final word on all transactions. Explaining the new role of head coach, he said: "He's still the head football guy and will make final decisions on who we bring in and get rid of.
"Kenny is very clear about what he wants to try to achieve with the squad and that will include making some changes to it.
"Some players aren't going to want to play League One football and some players probably aren't suited to it.
"But it's easier said than done – players have contracts, they are paid well and Financial Fair Play kicks in for real in the Championship this season.
"I think it's going to be an interesting summer where you might not see quite so much movement, generally, as you might think or has been before."