Wolves set sights on Collymore

Stan Collymore's return to English football with Wolves is dependent on Real Oviedo, the Spanish club he walked out on.

Collymore's registration is held by Oviedo, who were annoyed when the controversial former Aston Villa, Liverpool and Nottingham Forest striker left last season, announcing he was quitting the game.

Wolves, who had Collymore, 30, on their books when he was a teenager, must buy his registration or negotiate a loan deal.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said: 'There have been a couple of conversations with Stan's representatives. There is genuine interest in exploring the situation further.'

The close proximity of Molineux to Collymore's Cannock home could help persuade him to sign.

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