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Wolves keeper Brown rejects new deal

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HITC Sport understands young Wolves goalkeeper has rejected new contract offer.

A general view of Molineux before the Capital One Cup First Round match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Newport County at Molineux on August 11, 2015 in Wolverhampton, England.

Wolves risk losing highly-rated goalkeeper Rory Brown after he turned down the club’s offer of a pro deal, someone close to the club with knowledge of the situation has told HITC.

Brown is regarded as one of the best young prospects at the Wolves academy after joining the club in 2016 from Northern Ireland side Crusaders.

Ivan Cavalerio of Wolves celebrates scoring the first goal during the pre-season friendly match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Leicester City at Molineux on July 29, 2017 in...

The teenager was spotted by Wolves scouts and they quickly offered him the chance to move to Molineux.

Brown has progressed through the club’s academy and was even named on the bench for a first-team game at the age of 16.

The athletic shot-stopper has also impressed on the international featuring for Northern Ireland at youth level before switching his allegiances to the Republic of Ireland and he is currently an Under-19 international for the Republic.

A general view of Molineux Stadium before the Sky Bet Championship match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Middlesborough at Molineux Stadium on October 24, 2015 in Wolverhampton,...

Wolves have high hopes for the teenager and were keen to secure Brown on a professional contract this summer.

However, they have so far not been able to agree terms on the deal and the news has alerted a number of Premier League and Championship sides to his possible availability.