Wolves rule out Afobe exit

“Villa may not be the only interested party as Norwich City boss Alex Neil was spotted at Molineux on Sunday for the 1-1 draw with Hull City, sat alongside Canaries head of recruitment Lee Darnbrough”.

Premier League newcomers Norwich are reportedly keen to take the 22-year-old to Carrow Road, while Aston Villa have also been linked with a move for him.

Yet Jackett has insisted Afobe, who has two goals in three games so far this season, is happy in the Black Country and has emphasised how vital a cog he is in a team challenging for promotion from the Championship this season.

Tim Sherwood still wants to make additions to his squad before the transfer window closes at the end of the month, However, The Wolves manager Kenny Jacket stated that the young striker is not for sale.

Afobe joined Arsenal as a youngster in 2001 but never played for the Gunners first team and was instead sent on multiple loans to Huddersfield, Reading, Bolton, Millwall, Sheffield Wednesday and MK Dons. “Benik has developed into a player of key importance to Wolves and the Club’s plans for this campaign.” the club statement outlines.

Afobe was the nation’s top scorer last season with 32 goals, 13 of which came at Wanderers following his £2m January switch to Molineux from Arsenal.

“Wolves have previously resisted the opportunity to sell other key first team players in this and other recent transfer windows“.