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Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers want Manchester City’s Oleksandr Zinchenko

Oleksandr Zinchenko of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Manchester City and Bristol City at Etihad Stadium...
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Wolverhampton Wanderers are said to be close to breaking their transfer record on Oleksandr Zinchenko.

Manchester City's Ukrainian midfielder Oleksandr Zinchenko (R) vies with Newcastle United's Spanish midfielder Javier Manquillo during the English Premier League football match between...

According to a report in the Express and Star, Wolverhampton Wanderers are hoping to sign Oleksandr Zinchenko from Manchester City.

Wolves have made a £16 million bid for Zinchenko, which would make him their record signing if he does arrive.

The City youngster actually was given a fairly high amount of first-team chances last term, but Pep Guardiola has reportedly made him available.

Alexander Zinchenko of Manchester City and Ben Marshall of Wolverhampton Wanderers battle for the ball during the Carabao Cup Fourth Round match between Manchester City and Wolverhampton...

And Wolves are keen to snap up what would be one of the more eye-catching signings of the summer.

Wolves have already brought in some serious quality in the transfer window, with Raul Jimenez and Rui Patricio arriving.

But Zinchencko would arguably the the most potential of any of their new additions.

The Ukrainian international is highly regarded by Guardiola, and is able to play in a number of different positions.

Oleksandr Zinchenko of Manchester City during the Carabao Cup Semi-Final First Leg match between Manchester City and Bristol City at Etihad Stadium on January 9, 2018 in Manchester,...

Zinchenko is most comfortable as a number 10, but he often played at left-wing back for City last term.

Whether Nuno would want to use Zinchenko in defence, or in a more advanced role at Molineux remains to be seen.

But the transfer could be a very smart move for Wolves, if the 21-year-old does go on to fulfil his potential in the coming years.