Van Damme's Wolves move held up

Jelle van Damme's arrival as Wolves' first big summer signing is being held up by haggling over the final fee.

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Jelle van Damme's arrival as Wolves' first big summer signing is being held up by haggling over the final fee.

Personal terms have already been agreed with the 26-year-old Anderlecht utility man, who sources claim will sign a four-year contract earning around £16,500 a week.

But the clubs are still trying to get the best deal for the 6ft 4ins tall player, with agreement still to be reached on what is expected to be a fee of £2.5million.

Belgian sources say that of the £2.5million Anderlecht are seeking, between 10 and 15 per cent is due to his former club Southampton, as part of the deal that took him to the Belgian champions in 2006, with five per cent – around £128,000 - also due to the player.