THE TRANSFER TRACKER: Jordan James deal represents big step forward for Wolves' promotion quest
19.08.26, 13:37 Updated 19.08.26, 13:37
Tom Gibson
Ahead of completing his medical today, Wolves look set to have secured one of the Championship’s most sought-after midfielders. Jordan James is on the verge of returning to England after an outstanding campaign with Leicester City last season.
The deal is structured for the 22-year-old to join the club on loan from Rennes with an option to buy, with the total fee amounting to £10million. A handful of clubs were interested in the player’s signature with West Ham United, Middlesbrough and a return to Birmingham City also on the cards. But Wolves have won the race for the Welsh international despite the pressure from other parties.
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Tom Gibson is a graduate of the University of Derby's football journalism course and an accredited UEFA journalist. He has already amassed plenty of experience working for PA, Wolves Foundation and in the club's media department on a voluntary basis covering the women's and under-21s teams.