West Ham have been issued a hands-off warning by Wolves over their reported pursuit of promising defender Dominic Iorfa.
The Hammers are in the market for promising young players and have already secured the services of a host of starlets in recent weeks.
Iorfa is reportedly someone that Slaven Bilic’s men have been keeping a close eye on, with the 20-year-old impressing at Molineux.
The Hammers were being linked with making a move for the young Englishman this summer, but Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has stated that he does not want Iorfa to leave the Football League club.
“I personally wouldn’t want to see him go,” Jackett told The Express and Star.
“I think we need players in to improve us, rather than letting players go.
“I’m sure everybody at Wolves feels the same way as I do. We haven’t had any bids and like everyone at Wolves we want to improve the team, and build the team around Dominic, rather than replacing him.”
West Ham’s appeal and the opportunity to play in the Premier League could well be enough to turn Iorfa’s head, but it looks like Wolves will dig their heels in over letting their prize asset go.
Bilic is expected to be busy in the transfer market this summer ahead of a move to the Olympic Stadium.
