Wolves' potential deal for Rubin Kazan's Iran striker Sardar Azmoun is off after the clubs failed to agree terms.
It is understood Kazan wanted an obligation to buy in the summer following an initial loan, but Wolves were reluctant to commit to that now. The deal discussed was a £1.75m loan fee, plus £11.4m purchase.
The 24-year-old has been dubbed the 'Iranian Messi' in his homeland and spearheaded Iran's run to the Asian Cup semi-final this month, scoring four goals in six games before they were beaten 3-0 by Japan.
He was also a key figure in their World Cup campaign last year. Iran were knocked out at the group stage but impressed in a tough group that included Spain and Portugal.
They lost 1-0 to Spain, drew 1-1 with Portugal and beat their other group opponents Morocco 1-0.
Azmoun has 28 goals in 45 games for his national side and has been playing club football in Russia since 2013, when he joined Rubin Kazan from Iranian side Sepahan.
After a loan spell at Rostov in 2015-16, he joined on permanent terms the following season before Kazan bought him back.
He has played Champions League football and previously been linked with Liverpool and Borussia Dortmund.
12UnitedGuyReborn
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Hmmm, imagine Wolves improving that their evil team,, it will mean serious trouble for EPL top six I swear
nisaekmopy
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This news in not real. The deal is still active. The 2 clubs just had a amid understanding, the deal will precede.
Martorella
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Would love to see Azmoun go to wolves tbh Deserves a move to a top league
bigboss9
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Well if Mendes was pushing for the move, he could have sell him later easily if not satisfied. He is very powerful
Charleses
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Zenit is a better option
Edgarderek
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Are wolves still want striker?
foreverbay
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Anyone who watched this guy in the Asia Cup will know he's an absolute steal at that price. Wolves have hardly disappointed with overseas signings of late have they?
isolationh
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Our policy to try before we buy has stood us in good stead .... no need to change.
languidc
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Schalke and some French clubs are also interested.
Torreses
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He’s terrible on FM. Expensive mistake, dodged one there
zaima
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So it was never on if he's still in Russia??
Madonnai
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Very disappointing if we lose Raul or Jota we are only left with Traore to play as a striker. Not going to get relegated but with a striker us being 7th and still being in the cup could've done something really special
Rurhsid
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At the world cup he was more like the Iranian Carroll: Tall, clumsy and not very good at football.
Buffet
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I said this probably won’t happen
Yousaf10
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He is a great player and really is iranian messi