"Big loss for Wolves" - Journalist reacts as "very important" star nears Molineux exit

Wolverhampton Wanderers will suffer a heavy blow if Romain Saiss walks away from Molineux as a free agent in the summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The West Midlanders are going into the final stages of the campaign looking to cement their position in the Premier League’s top eight – and potentially stage a late push for a European qualification spot – but there is still uncertainty as to whether Saiss will be at the club next season.

As things stand, Saiss has entered the final weeks of his Wolves career as the central defender’s £28,000-per-week contract is set to expire at the end of next month.

Saiss’ current employers have attempted to tie him down to fresh terms, but he has admitted he will walk away from Molineux unless an agreement is reached before the season reaches its climax.

The 32-year-old is reportedly increasingly likely to move onto pastures new in a matter of weeks, ending a near six-year stint with the Premier League side.

Saiss has been on Wolves’ books since joining from French side Angers in August 2016, but it seems he has a host of suitors waiting to pounce.

According to French media outlet L’Equipe, Real Betis, Villarreal, Wolfsburg, Marseille, Lyon, Rennes and Strasbourg are all keen on acquiring the Moroccan’s services, while clubs in Turkey have also shown an interest.

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O’Rourke believes it would come as a body-blow if Saiss were to leave Wolves without the club gaining a penny.

The journalist feels head coach Bruno Lage will have to fork out sizeable sums in order to find an ideal replacement in the transfer market.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “To lose him on a free transfer would be a big loss for Wolves.

“I