Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in a move to sign Osasuna defender David Garcia and are ready to pay his release clause in January, according to reports.

The Lowdown: Release clause available

The Spaniard still has four years remaining on his contract in La Liga, but after an impressive start to the 2022/23 season, has been attracting interest from several potential suitors.

The centre-back does have a €20m (£17m) release option included in his deal at the El Sadar Stadium, and following a new update, it sounds like Fosun are ready to splash the cash to bring their target to the Premier League.

The Latest: Wolves eyeing Garcia

According to Spanish outlet AS (via Sport Witness), Wolves ‘would like’ to sign Garcia in the New Year and are ‘willing to pay’ his release clause.

Julen Lopetegui has made it ‘no secret’ that he has ‘always liked’ his compatriot, and Osasuna are ‘aware’ of the interest to take him to Molineux.

No official offers have yet been put on the table, though a transfer could ‘take shape’ should the owners decide to put the stated £17m on the table.

The Verdict: Get it done…

Garcia has been praised for his ‘commanding’ presence by journalist Josh Bunting, and looking at his numbers, this is a deal that the Old Gold need to get over the line as quickly as possible.

The 6 foot star currently averages 4.7 clearances and 2.6 successful aerial duels per league game, highlighting the rock he can be at the heart of a backline (WhoScored).

Wolves are bottom of the table after a poor start to the campaign and could certainly use some defensive reinforcements, so Garcia could be the perfect candidate to come in and sure up the goal leakage.