Wolverhampton Wanderers

Wolves to capture striker Johnson
Blackburn have accepted an undisclosed offer from Wolves for young striker Jemal Johnson. The 21-year-old impressed during a friendly against Northampton on Monday and is set to undergo a medical at Molineux on Wednesday. The former Manchester United trainee made 11 appearances during his time with Rovers, although all-but one were off the bench. Johnson has previously had loan spells with Preston and Darlington.

Burnley v Wolverhampton
Burnley boss Steve Cotterill will check on the fitness of Kyle Lafferty after the Northern Ireland international appeared to pick up a knock in midweek. Striker Andy Gray serves a one-match suspension after he was sent off for two bookable offences last weekend. Wolves striker Jay Bothroyd faces a late fitness test after straining his calf during training. New signing Jemal Johnson could step in while Darren Potter is set to join the squad after a loan move from Liverpool.

Wolves chief sets fee for Naylor
Wolverhampton Wanderers chief executive Jez Moxey has said he will sell Lee Naylor to Celtic if the Scottish club agree to a cash plus players deal. Celtic have upped their offer for the 26-year-old from £400,000 to £600,000. \"We've told them we will agree to their second cash offer plus one of three of their players in who we're interested,\" Moxey told the club's website. \"We really don't want Lee to leave but, given the position we are in, we are forced to take a pragmatic approach.\" Moxey has already admitted that the lure of Champions League football with Celtic may be too much for the player to resist. \"We desperately want to keep Lee as we rate him very highly,\" said Moxey. \"But Celtic are one of the biggest clubs in the world and they have Champions League football to offer.\" While Wolves' chief executive understands why Naylor would be attracted by the move, manager Mick McCarthy is hoping to thwart his former club. \"I would be reluctant to see him sold on, but the other side of the coin is that he's only got one year left on his current contract,\" McCarthy told his club website. \"He's been offered a new deal and I'd love him to sign it.\" Naylor has come through the ranks at Wolves and made 334 appearances for the English Championship club.

Burnley 0-1 Wolverhampton
Jemal Johnson's first goal for Wolves was enough to earn all three points. Johnson raced on to the ball after Gary Breen's clearance skidded over Frank Sinclair and Wayne Thomas and clipped the ball past Brian Jensen. And Wolves went close to adding a second with Daniel Jones hitting the post with a free-kick on the hour. Steve Cotterill's side never gave up but could not find a way through, and Jones came close late on with another free-kick which was tipped over. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Burnley boss Steve Cotterill: \"We weren't as good as we have been in the other games and we probably deserved defeat. We didn't do enough. \"It was nothing to do with Andy Gray. He was replaced by Kyle Lafferty, who was arguably man of the match. \"The goal from our point of view was poor and we wouldn't expect that.\" Wolves boss Mick McCarthy: \"Johnson's all-round performance was excellent. He caused them problems and he was a threat. \"I looked at him when I was at Sunderland and if I was still there I would have taken him there, but it's Wolves' gain. \"Burnley had a couple of half chances but in the main we handled it well.\" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Burnley: Jensen, Sinclair, Thomas, Duff, Harley, Elliott (Noel-Williams 53), McCann, Hyde (James O'Connor 53), Mahon (Foster 86), Jones, Lafferty. Subs Not Used: Garreth O'Connor, Branch. Wolverhampton: Murray, Edwards, Craddock, Breen, Clapham, Ricketts (Potter 45), Henry, Olofinjana, Jones, Johnson (Craig Davies 74), Clarke. Subs Not Used: Ikeme, Rosa, Little. Booked: Ricketts, Potter, Clarke, Henry. Goals: Johnson 19. Att: 12,245 Ref: C Oliver (Northumberland).

Wolves accept Bhoys' Naylor bid
Wolves are close to agreeing a deal with Celtic for left-back Lee Naylor. The Molinuex club are seeking £600,000 plus a player for Naylor and boss Mick McCarthy said: \"I think we have an acceptable deal. \"I've said all along that Lee leaving is not what I wanted to happen, but as he's out of contract next season it's good business sense. \"He's had a good innings here and done well for the club so I've no problem,\" McCarthy told Wolves' website. Wolves offered Naylor a new contract but McCarthy admitted the lure of Champions League football was pivotal in prising the defender away. McCarthy added: \"When you've got a player who has done great for the club if someone comes in for him and he gets the opportunity I fully understand his desire to move on to fresh pastures. \"But as we proved last Saturday if somebody leaves then someone else comes in and plays.\" Celtic left-back Charlie Mulgrew, who was on loan to Dundee United last season, has reportedly turned down a move to Wolves, with St Mirren favourites for his signature. Naylor came through the ranks at Wolves and made 334 appearances for the English Championship club.

Chesterfield v Wolves
Chesterfield striker Paul Shaw could return from the thigh problem that has kept him out since 9 August. The Spireites are likely to be missing midfielder Derek Niven who has failed to shrug off a back problem. Wolves striker Carl Cort will miss out as he completes a three-match ban and Guilherme Finkler is receiving treatment for a hip injury. But striker Jay Bothroyd could return after missing the weekend victory at Burnley with a calf injury.

Celtic & Wolves agree Naylor deal
Celtic have agreed a £600,000 deal with Wolves for defender Lee Naylor, with fellow left-back Charlie Mulgrew leaving Glasgow in exchange. Both players are now travelling in the opposite direction to discuss personal terms and undergo medicals. Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey told the club website: \"Lee made it plainly clear he wouldn't sign a new contract. \"Faced with that situation the club reluctantly decided to agree to his request (to join Celtic).\" Naylor, 26, came through the ranks at Wolves and has made 334 appearances for the English Championship club. Wolves had offered him a new four-year contract, but manager Mick McCarthy admitted that the lure of Champions League football was pivotal in prising the defender away. \"He's had a good innings here and done well for the club so I've no problem,\" he told Wolves' website. \"When you've got a player who has done great for the club, if someone comes in for him and he gets the opportunity, I fully understand his desire to move on to fresh pastures. \"But, as we proved last Saturday, if somebody leaves then someone else comes in and plays.\" Mulgrew, 20, was on loan to Dundee United last season and has not featured for Celtic this season. The Tannadice club had hoped to sign Mulgrew permanently and St Mirren were also keen on taking the Scotland under-21 international.

Wolves 1-0 Luton
Jemal Johnson's second-half strike set up Wolves' victory over Luton. Carl Cort threatened early on for Wolves, drawing a save from Marlon Beresford, then miscontrolling another chance, before he sent a header wide. But on 47 minutes Cort's persistence was rewarded when he flicked on for Johnson, who beat Beresford with a low shot that went in off the post. Luton new-boy Sam Parkin had a penalty claim turned down and late on Johnson fired a shot straight at Beresford. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolves manager Mick McCarthy on Jemal Johnson \"I'm not sure exactly what the figure was, but whatever we paid for Jemal he's been worth it in our last two league games. \"He scored the only goal against Burnley and he's won us the game against Luton with a terrific goal. \"I thought he'd make an impact but I never envisaged him coming in and winning two games with two goals.\" Luton boss Mike Newell on the penalty claims \"I thought it was a penalty and so did all of our lads. \"But the referee didn't have a bad game and he would have to be brave to give that decision so late in the game. \"I asked him about it and he said there were so many bodies in the way, it would've had to have been a guess.\" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wolverhampton: Murray (Ikeme 87), Edwards, Craddock, Breen, Clapham, Potter (Ricketts 66), Henry, Olofinjana, Jones, Cort, Johnson (Clarke 90). Subs Not Used: Craig Davies, Little. Goals: Johnson 47. Luton: Beresford, Foley, Barnett, Heikkinen, Davis, Edwards, Robinson, Langley, Emanuel (Morgan 67), Vine, Feeney (Parkin 67). Subs Not Used: Brill, Bell, Keane. Att: 19,378. Ref: J P Robinson (E Yorkshire).

McNamara awaits injury all-clear
Wolves midfielder Jackie McNamara will see a specialist on Monday hoping to finally get the all-clear to get his season underway. McNamara has not played this season because of a hip problem and it was hoped that the injury would clear up over the international break. The former Celtic captain joined last season but suffered a cruciate injury and has only played 11 games. Meanwhile Wolves say they will not be signing trialist Vladimir Giordani.

Anderton ponders Bournemouth deal
Former England midfielder Darren Anderton has said there is \"definitely a chance\" he may sign for Bournemouth on a pay-as-you-play deal. The 34-year-old has a home in nearby Canford Cliffs, and was a guest at Dean Court for Saturday's win over Oldham. Having been a free agent since leaving Wolves in the summer, he is able to move outside the transfer window. \"I love the area and it seems like a good club. Hopefully it will get the green light,\" he told the Daily Echo. \"I'm just waiting on chairman Abdul Jaffer and manager Sean O'Driscoll to come back to me. \"Bournemouth play good football, and I don't feel like I'm too big to play at that level.\" Southampton-born Anderton won 30 caps for his country, and has made over 400 league appearances for Portsmouth, Tottenham, Birmingham and Wolves.

Cheltenham set to sign Wolves man
Wolves defender Keith Lowe is set to join Cheltenham on loan. Lowe is expected to stay at Whaddon Road for a month and will help ease the injury problems the Robins are currently suffering. The 20-year-old was recently loaned out to Brighton and has also spent spells at Burnley, QPR, and Swansea. Lowe is set to play in the League One game against Huddersfield on Saturday and has permission to be fielded in the Carling Cup.

Leeds 0-1 Wolverhampton
Wolves stole all three points at Elland Road thanks to a thunderous drive from Jay Bothroyd deep into injury time. Substitute Bothroyd cracked a fizzing effort from 25 yards, which rifled into the top right corner and gave Wolves their first win at Leeds for 25 years. It was harsh on the hosts who had a Steve stone header cleared off the line by the outstanding Gary Breen. And in the first half, keeper Matt Murray produced a superb save to turn away Seb Carole's close-range effort.

Leeds 0-1 Wolves
Wolves stole all three points at Elland Road thanks to a thunderous drive from Jay Bothroyd deep into injury time. Substitute Bothroyd cracked a fizzing effort from 25 yards, which rifled into the top right corner and gave Wolves their first win at Leeds for 25 years. It was harsh on the hosts who had a Steve Stone header cleared off the goalline by the outstanding Gary Breen. And in the first half, keeper Matt Murray produced a superb save to turn away Seb Carole's close-range effort. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leeds manager Kevin Blackwell: \"I think that's the fifth goal we've conceded in the 90th minute this season. \"It's galling to lose, but that's life, and you have to take it on the chin and move forward. \"To come across a wonder goal in the last kick of the game, it rubs salt into the wound really.\" Wolves boss Mick McCarthy: \"Our goalkeeper Matt Murray kept us in the game. \"And if you take an overview of the match, had one of Leeds' first-half chances gone in I might have been sat here like a sourpuss. \"It's not like we were all over Leeds. In the first half they were the better team but in the second half it was us - and we scored.\" -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leeds: Warner, Kelly, Butler, Kilgallon, Crainey, Carole, Douglas, Westlake, Lewis (Stone 83), Moore (Beckford 78), Healy. Subs Not Used: Sullivan, Gregan, Blake. Wolverhampton: Murray, Edwards, Breen, Craddock, Mulgrew (Little 44), Potter, Olofinjana, Henry, Jones, Johnson (Clarke 76), Cort (Bothroyd 45). Subs Not Used: Ikeme, Ricketts. Booked: Breen, Mulgrew, Edwards. Goals: Bothroyd 90. Att: 16,268 Ref: L Mason (Lancashire).

Wolves v Derby
Wolves defender Charlie Mulgrew has declared himself fit after bouncing back from an ankle knock. The Molineux match comes too soon for Guilherme Finkler despite the Brazilian returning to training after overcoming a groin injury. Derby defenders Darren Moore and Richard Jackson are pushing for a recall to the side. Moore is in contention after overcoming a hamstring injury while Jackson is back in training after a calf problem.

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