Wolves are set to trigger the £18m release clause for Middlesbrough's Adama Traore, even though he dislocated his shoulder on Friday.

The speedy winger, who was Boro's outstanding player last season, has been linked with a move to Wolves for the past few weeks.

And, there appeared to be a breakthrough last week, with reports suggesting he was set to sign with the newly-promoted side.

However, he then dislocated his shoulder in Friday night's friendly against Sunderland, which created doubts as to whether Wolves would pursue a deal.

Yet, Football Insider claim that Nuno Espirito Santo has told key figures at the Midlands club to push through with a deal for the 22-year-old.

It's well-documented that Traore has a £18m release clause that can be triggered this summer, with Boro refusing to negotiate unless that fee is met.

The report states that Wolves went in with a lower offer previously, which was immediately knocked back.

They will now look to finalise the deal in the coming days ahead of the August 9 deadline.

The Verdict

This has been a bit of a mess in the past few weeks, with various stories coming out regarding Traore and Wolves.

But, this one seems clear cut, with Santo calling for the club to meet the £18m release clause, which is a very fair price in today's market.

It also highlights how good Wolves think Traore can be if they push through a deal despite his injury.

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