Wolves to miss out on Lens defender Kevin Danso | OneFootball

Wolverhampton Wanderers could reportedly miss out on their top defensive transfer target.

Wolves came into the winter window needing to sign two new central defenders. They secured the first addition early, bringing Emmanuel Agbadou through the doors of the Molineux.

The West Midlands club has been pushing to sign a new centre-half, and their radar returned to Lens centre-back Kevin Danso.

Wolves fought tooth and nail to sign him in the summer transfer window but could not get a deal over the line.

Vitor Pereira’s side wanted to sign him this winter window, and Wolves have pulled out all the steps to bring him down to England, all to no avail.

The Austria international (with 24 caps) is keen on a move to Wolves, but the Premier League side is being priced out of a transfer. While the Molineux outfit wanted to pay around £16 million for his signature, Lens have slapped a £26m price tag to let him go.

Wolves might be forced to turn elsewhere for defensive reinforcement, but the market is thinning.

They had eyes on Chelsea man Axel Disasi, but he is reportedly close to joining Midlands rivals Aston Villa. The Villains have sent an official bid and are waiting for a Chelsea response.

Meanwhile, Wolves are looking to strengthen their ranks in other areas of the pitch before the window closes shut on Monday.

They have reportedly opened talks to sign Dynamo Kyiv defensive midfielder Volodymyr Brazhko, per Alex Crook.

Wolves need all the help they can get in the transfer market as they sit precariously in 18th place on the Premier League table, staring relegation in the eye. They have not won any of their past five, losing three on the spin. Pereira needs more additions.