Wolverhampton Wanderers have received a potential transfer boost in their pursuit of Guadalajara's Alexis Vega.

The Lowdown: Wolves targeting Vega

Wolves have been named alongside the likes of PSV Eindhoven and Chelsea as potential suitors for the winger, who recently featured for Mexico at the World Cup.

Julen Lopetegui is aiming to bolster his squad in the January transfer window in order to quell any fears about the Old Gold being relegated from the Premier League, as they currently sit bottom of the table and four points away from 17th.

The Latest: Wolves get Vega boost

According to Mexican publication El Universal, the 25-year-old has informed the Guadalajara board of directors that he wants to leave the club in order to seal a move to Europe, and he is convinced that this will happen, although no bids have yet been made.

Given Vega's eagerness to depart the club, Wolves have been handed a boost when it comes to transfer negotiations for the player, whose contract is not set to expire until June 2024.

The Verdict: Get it done

One of the key features of the Mexican's game is his ability to play across the frontline, having previously been described as a 'versatile' forward by journalist Pete O'Rourke.

Although he did not have the best World Cup with Mexico, missing one big chance in the 2-1 win against Saudi Arabia, the £6.9m-rated forward has shown at club level that he seems ready to make the step up to the Premier League, weighing in with 47 goal contributions in 121 appearances for Guadalajara.

The bottom line is that Wolves need to find attacking firepower from somewhere, given that they are the top flight's lowest scorers with just eight goals so far.

While it would be a gamble to sign a player in Vega who is unproven outside of Mexico, he could be what they need if they are to ensure their Premier League survival into a sixth successive season at this level.