Southampton have been given hope in their chase for Japanese midfielder Shoya Nakajima, with Wolves’ transfer deal in doubt.
Wolves had been leading the chase for Nakajima, who plays his football in Portugal for Portimonese.
According to Record.Pt, Wolves negotiations with Portimonese have stalled, and other sides could jump in to steal the deal away from the Black Country side.
Southampton and Leicester City have an interest in Nakajima, whilst Ukranian and German sides also chase the 24 year old.
Rodiney Sampaio, a key figure in the backroom at the Portuguese side, said:
I said last week that there was a 20 percent gap to close the transfer of Nakajima to Wolverhampton and since then no steps have been taken so that other interested parties can come up with better conditions.
Nakajima is expected to fly out to play in the Asian Cup for Japan, which takes place in January.
However he has become a key player in the Portuguese top flight, and made his Japan debut earlier this year.
