Wolves have reportedly joined the race to sign Lille forward Rafael Leao this summer.
That’s according to Portuguese outlet CM Jornal, cited by HITC, who claim that Nuno Espirito Santo is keen to land the highly-rated 20-year-old ahead of both Aston Villa and Everton.
Villa and Everton have been linked with the player in recent weeks, with both sides looking to bolster their attacking options ahead of the new campaign.
Dean Smith has already brought in Wesley Moraes from Club Brugge in a club-record deal and is looking to add one more forward to his ranks to join Moraes, Jonathan Kodjia and Scott Hogan.
Leao, who is represented by well-known agent Jorge Mendes, burst onto the scene in France last year, scoring eight times in 24 Ligue 1 appearances.
The youngster, who is valued at around £31 million, is known for his electric pace, technical ability and athletic build, three attributes which seem to have caught Smith’s eye.
However, Villa will now have to battle another Premier League rival if they are to bring the future star to Villa Park over the coming weeks.
