Middlesbrough reportedly make Paddy McNair bid; now Wolves must step up

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Wolverhampton Wanderers and Middlesbrough reportedly want Paddy McNair from Sunderland in the summer transfer window.

Middlesbrough have made a bid of over £5 million for Sunderland star Paddy McNair, according to Sky Sports, but that should not deter Wolverhampton Wanderers and must spark them into action.

Wolves have been linked with McNair, who can operate as a defender or as a midfielder, with The Northern Echo reporting earlier this month that Nuno’s side are interested in the former Manchester United prospect.

Sunderland are reported to want £7 million for the 23-year-old, and if Wolves are genuinely keen on the Northern Ireland international, then they should make a move now.

Middlesbrough’s (reported) bid of over £5m suggests that they mean business, but Wolves do have the advantage of being in the Premier League.

Earlier this month, The Derby Telegraph quoted McNair as saying that he would like to play in the Premier League again, and that could hand Wolves an advantage in the race for the Northern Ireland international.

Given McNair’s versatility to play as a defender or as a midfielder and his experience in the Premier League would make him a smart signing for Wolves.