Owner of Nottingham Forest is “working hard” to sign a £16.9 million Wolves player.

Wolves winger Daniel Podence is the subject of serious transfer interest this summer, with a move away from Molineux growing increasingly likely.

Olympiacos, owned by Forest chairman Marinakis, are reportedly determined to land Podence on a permanent transfer following a successful season-long loan spell. The 28-year-old scored 15 goals and made 13 assists in 47 games across all competitions last term.

Greek outlet Sport24 reports Olympiacos are working hard to ensure Podence remains at the club for the long-term. Despite interest and official proposals from Saudi Arabia, the 28-year-old’s heart is said to be with the Olympiacos, delighting Marinakis and all involved.

Podence is loved in Piraeus as he spent 18 months at Olympiacos between July 2018 and January 2020, before making his £16.9 million move to Wolves. He also played a key role as the Greek giants beat the likes of Aston Villa and Fiorentina to claim a famous UEFA Europa Conference League title.

Daniel Podence to Olympiacos makes sense

The same love isn’t felt in Wolverhampton, though, as Gary O’Neil and Podence fell out very quickly. The Wanderers manager isolated the winger from the first team after realizing the player didn’t have the same goals, and since neither the player nor the club intends to get back together, a transfer makes sense for everyone.

According to reports, Wolves would only want for about £6 million to let Podence to depart, even though the attacker still has a year left on his deal plus an additional 12 months at option. It is anticipated that Olympiacos will extend an offer eventually.

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