Two years ago the Insider brought you news of Mick McCarthy's attempted move for Bristol City midfield powerhouse Marvin Elliott. On that occasion, the £2.5m deal was rejected by the Robins, but with McCarthy's recent appearance at the Derby vs Bristol City fixture, speculation has increased that he has renewed his interest in the Londoner.
While Premier League survival remains in the balance for Wolves, McCarthy believes that Elliott is ideal for the club as a long-term replacement for club captain, Karl Henry, the victim of criticism from media and fans alike this season. Elliott has failed to build on his undoubted promise from his Millwall days, where he became the youngest player to ever appear in an FA Cup final, and is likely to be available for around £1.5m as City have seen their proposed stadium plans collapse in the wake of England's failed 2018 World Cup bid, and chairman Steve Lansdown anxious to make the club operate on its own merits. Striker Andy Keogh, who had a brief loan spell at Ashton Gate, may be offered as a makeweight in any proposed deal.
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