Wolves' potential deadline day move for Metz midfielder Boubacar Traore is still alive, according to a key update from reliable journalist Liam Keen.

The Lowdown: Traore wanted by Wolves

The 21-year-old has burst onto the scene at Metz, shining in the middle of the park, but they could struggle to keep hold of one of their most prized assets.

A move to the Premier League has been mooted throughout the summer transfer window, with Wolves recently emerging as possible suitors for his signature.

With time running out, an intriguing update is now doing the rounds.

The Latest: Move still has legs

Writing on Twitter on Thursday, Keen claimed that there is still hope of Traore's move to Wolves being completed:

"Latest on Boubacar Traore - deal is not off yet. Wolves and Metz still trying to agree a fee. Traore wants the move and Wolves want a midfielder."

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The Verdict: Excellent potential late signing

Traore could be an excellent late piece of business by Wanderers, making their midfield even more formidable, particularly in terms of squad depth.

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At 21, the Metz man would very much represent a long-term signing and he may have to bide his well to play regularly alongside the likes of Ruben Neves and Matheus Nunes.

Leander Dendoncker's likely move to Aston Villa will leave a gap in midfield, however, and Traore could be the right man to fill it, having averaged 1.6 tackles per game in Ligue 1 last season and earning the label of 'pressing and dribbling machine'.