Wolves 'pretty hopeful' 60-cap star will agree new Molineux deal

Wolverhampton Wanderers are ‘pretty hopeful’ of being able to keep defender Romain Saiss at the club beyond the current campaign, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The 32-year-old has been linked with a move away from Molineux in recent weeks after entering the final three months of his contract with the club.

According to the Daily Mail, Saiss has been offered fresh terms by Wolves, with his existing deal set to expire at the end of June.

The report states that Saiss’ representatives are hoping to earn their client a new contract that elevates him to within the ‘top bracket of earners’ at the Midlands outfit following an impressive 2021/22.

Star performers Raul Jimenez and Joao Moutinho are believed to be among those earning in excess of £100,000-per-week at Wolves, a figure that would represent a steep increase from Saiss’ £22,000-per-week wage packet at present.

However, the 60-cap Morocco international is unlikely to be short of potential suitors if the Wolves hierarchy don’t match his demands.

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French media outlet L’Equipe (via Get French Football News), claim that a return to Ligue 1 could be on the cards if Saiss and the Midlands outfit cannot reach an agreement.

It’s claimed that Marseille, Lyon, Rennes and Strasbourg are among the centre-back’s potential suitors, with Real Betis, Villarreal, Wolfsburg and ‘some Turkish clubs’ also believed to be in the running.

Despite the ongoing negotiations and the continued speculation surrounding Saiss’ future, O’Rourke is ‘sure’ that Wolves are confident of being able to retain the services of the experienced defender.

He told GiveMeSport: “I’m sure Wolves are pretty hopeful that they can get this deal