Wolves move on from Onyewu

Reports suggest the giant American international, who was watched by boss Mick McCarthy last week, has been in England for talks with a club.

But it wasn't at Molineux and he won't be signing for McCarthy, with Spain now a likely destination for the Standard Liege defender.

Instead, the manager has switched his attentions elsewhere, after being given the go-ahead to start talks with other potential signings.

Chief executive Jez Moxey said: "We are making progress, we have been given permission to talk to one or two players and their agents.

"We're working hard behind the scenes to bring the right people to the club."

While the club are keeping the identities of their targets close to their chest, they have ruled out a move for Sochaux centre-back Rabiu Afolabi.

Reports in France indicating Wolves was his next destination have been scotched by the club.

The 29-year-old Nigeria international, who is available on a Bosman free transfer, claims he has lots of interested clubs in him and wants to play in the Premier League.

Wolves have also realised they face a lengthy wait if they want to land Michael Mancienne.

With Chelsea managerless and wanting to strengthen before they allow players to leave, any decision on the young defender's future isn't likely before much later in the summer.

As much as McCarthy would like to sign the 21-year-old who performed so impressively on loan for Wolves during their Championship title-winning campaign, the manager won't be holding his breath in his pursuit of the England under-21 international.

Doncaster have also distanced themselves from any contact with Wolves over midfielder Brian Stock, who was linked with a move to Molineux last week.

Rovers chairman John Ryan said: "We have a really friendly relationship with Wolves. If they were interested in Brian, they would ring us up."