Wolves awaiting outcome of Diego Costa’s rejected work permit appeal, as Andy Carroll lined up as alternative

Wolves are ready to listen to the result of their attraction towards Diego Costa’s rejected work allow, talkSPORT understands.

However ought to they fail to deliver the previous Chelsea striker to Molineux, it’s understood Wolves will make a transfer for fellow free agent Andy Carroll.

Bruno Lage’s aspect’s bid for Costa hit a stumbling block on Tuesday, as his work permit request was declined as a consequence of his age and lack of current worldwide appearances.

It’s understood Wolves wish to deliver the 33-year-old in on a one-year contract, with them eager to supply cowl for the injured Sasa Kalajdzic, who suffered an damage to his ACL on his debut on the weekend.

Wolves have scored simply thrice within the Premier League this season, with their goalscoring hopes additional dashed now their new ahead is sidelined, with Raul Jimenez additionally out.

And the Midlands outfit will likely be hoping the previous Spain worldwide can are available in and alter their fortunes.

Costa scored 59 objectives for Chelsea throughout his time within the Premier League and 19 when he then re-joined Atletico Madrid in 2017.

He then turned a free agent again in January following a short-term cope with Brazilian membership Atletico Mineiro after netting 5 objectives in 19 appearances.

Nevertheless, ought to the transfer for the previous Blues star fail, Wolves wish to herald former West Ham, Liverpool and Newcastle ahead Carroll, in keeping with the Daily Telegraph.

Additionally aged 33, he had been taking part in within the Championship final season with Studying and West Brom.

The previous prime flight man netted 5 objectives in his time with the Royals and the Baggies, however was launched by the latter on the finish of the final marketing campaign.