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Wolves closing in on swoop for Inter Milan ace Joao Mario after West Ham loan spell

The Portuguese playmaker could secure a move to the Molineux Stadium in the next few days as Wolves emerge as the new favourites

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WOLVES are reportedly closing in on a deal for Inter Milan midfielder and former West Ham United loanee Joao Mario.

The 25-year-old insisted a few months ago that he was done with the Serie A club and would be looking at other options.

The Portuguese international joined the Hammers in January.
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The Portuguese international joined the Hammers in January.Credit: PA:Press Association

BeIN SPORTS French journalist John Ferreira yesterday tweeted that Inter Milan’s Joao Mario is closing in on a move to Wolves and the deal could be done as early as today.

Mario recently featured for Portugal in the World Cup, he played in every game before they were knocked out in the last 16 by Uruguay.

The Portugal playmaker has made 40 appearances for his country and last season made 14 Serie A appearances prior to his move to West Ham.

Mario spent the second half of last season on loan with the Hammers where he made 14 appearances and scoring two and assisting one in that time.

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Inter paid £35million to take Joao Mario from Sporting Lisbon in 2016 and would like to recoup much of that fee.
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Inter paid £35million to take Joao Mario from Sporting Lisbon in 2016 and would like to recoup much of that fee.Credit: AFP or licensors
Joao Mario came through Sporting's academy after being poached form rivals Porto as a kid.
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Joao Mario came through Sporting's academy after being poached form rivals Porto as a kid.Credit: AP:Associated Press

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The London club were favourites to sign him but Wolves are now claimed to be ahead of the race.

Mario started his career in Portugal at Sporting where he played 44 games for their B side, in which he scored two and assisted 11.

He then made his break into the first team and went onto play 93 games for them, scoring 14 and assisting 18 in that time.

Mario enjoyed his spell at the London Stadium and insisted after that he would not be returning to Inter Milan.
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Mario enjoyed his spell at the London Stadium and insisted after that he would not be returning to Inter Milan.Credit: Getty - Contributor
Mario played every game for Portugal in the World Cup.
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Mario played every game for Portugal in the World Cup.Credit: Getty Images - Getty
Wolves are now the front runner for securing the signature of the Portuguese midfielder.
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Wolves are now the front runner for securing the signature of the Portuguese midfielder.Credit: EPA
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Inter Milan came along in 2016 and signed the midfielder for a fee in the region of £36 million.

Wolves dominated the Championship throughout the 17/18 season and have made two superb signings - Ruben Neves and Diego Jota, could Joao Mario be the third?

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