Wolves transfer target informs club of decision as club searches for Max Kilman replacement

Wolves will have to look elsewhere after news emerged of one of their reported transfer targets signing a new deal with their club.

Last month, Dutch defender Thomas Beelen was linked with a move to Molineux. No official approach had been made but he is a player that was on their radar.

The press from the Netherlands at the time said it would cost at least £17m for Feyeenord to even consider parting with Beelen. It would have represented a considerable profit from the €2.70m they paid for him last summer.

News has since emerged however that Feyenoord are set to sign Beelen to a new deal, despite being under contract for the next three years. His contract expires in 2027, but after transfer speculation, Feyenoord want to tie down a defender that boasted one of the best pass completion rates in Europe for a defender under the age of 23-years-old.

Despite losing manager Arne Slot to Liverpool, Beelen is seemingly happy to stay at De Kuip under new boss Brian Priske according to 1908.NL. The finer details of the new contract have yet to be revealed but Beelen has informed the club of his desire to stay in the Netherlands.

Beelen made 26 appearances in all competitions in- his debut season with Feyenoord. He got to play against Celtic in the Champions League and also featured against Roma in the UEFA Europa League.

Feyenoord may feel inclined to keep Beelen as Manchester United apparently hold an interest in signing David Hancko. They are demanding between €40-50 million for his services, but his agent according to Laurie Whitwell believes that the fee is too high.