Wolves are reportedly interested in signing Middlesbrough centre-back Dael Fry, with numerous clubs thought to be battling for his signature.

The Lowdown: Fry shines for Middlesbrough

The 24-year-old has stood out as one of Boro's star players in recent years, producing a string of impressive performances at the heart of their defence. Fry has started 18 Championship matches for the Teessiders this season, averaging a whopping 4.2 successful aerial duels per game.

His current deal expires at the end of next season, so Boro are running out of time to receive a lucrative transfer fee for him.

The Latest: Wolves keen on move for Fry

According to Football League World, Wolves are among a host of clubs interested in signing Fry, with the likes of West Ham, Burnley, Brighton, Southampton and Brentford also eyeing him up.

Boro reportedly want £20m for the centre-back, though, so he won't be leaving the Riverside Stadium on the cheap.

The Verdict: Good squad signing

While Fry may not be proven in the Premier League, he is someone who could come in and add much-needed defensive depth to Wolves' squad. He now has a total of 150 Championship appearances to his name, that proving he is experienced in a tough league, and he is at an age where he should soon be entering the peak years of his career.

Also, when taking into account his aforementioned aerial ability, he is well clear of anyone at Wolves in that regard. Among the current Old Gold squad, Romain Saiss has won the most headers per game with 2.6.

Fry has been hailed as 'outstanding' by his manager Chris Wilder, and it would be intriguing to see how he might fare working under Bruno Lage in a well-drilled defensive unit at Molineux.

In other news, Wolves were reportedly keen on signing one player in January. Find out who it is here.