Wolves have made contact with Shakhtar Donetsk midfielder Pedrinho regarding a potential summer move, according to a fresh transfer rumour.

The Lowdown: Pedrinho impressing for Shakhtar

The 23-year-old is enjoying a good season for the Ukrainian side, scoring three times in eight Ukrainian Premier League starts, not to mention appearing four times in the Champions League.

Pedrinho has enjoyed an 89.5% pass completion rate in the latter, highlighting his ball retention ability at the highest level, despite playing in an attack-minded midfield role where he is tasked with trying dangerous passes.

It could be that the £15.3million-rated Brazilian looks for a fresh start soon though, with FIFA now allowing foreign players in Russia and Ukraine to suspend their contracts with their current clubs (Marca).

The Latest: Wolves keen on move

According to Goal [via Sport Witness], Wanderers have got in touch with Pedrinho's representatives over a move, with Bruno Lage the man who brought him to Europe to sign for Benfica.

It is claimed that the Wolves manager has personally 'approved' him as a target - the young playmaker has won 14 caps for Brazil's Under-23s, so certainly has potential.

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The Verdict: Shrewd signing

Pedrinho looks an exciting prospect to bring in to Molineux, possessing the Brazilian flair that is likely to bring joy to Wolves supporters.

There is substance to his game, however - he averages 1.5 key passes and 2.5 dribbles per match in the league this season - and he could prove to be a good foil for the more deep-lying Ruben Neves and Joao Moutinho, leading the defensive structure from the front when out of possession.

The fact that Lage has worked with Pedrinho before can only be a good thing, too, taking away the risk element of bringing in a player who is unknown to a manager.

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