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Wolves are interested in making their 12th signing of the summer, as they seek to agree a deal for PSV striker Jurgen Locadia.

The 23-year-old is a regular for the Eredivisie side, and has made over 100 appearances since making his first-team debut in 2012.

The club are in the hunt for a new striker after allowing Nouha Dicko to join Hull City.

Who is he?

Born in Emmen in 1993, Locadia joined PSV’s academy at the age of 16, after having played for several youth sides across the Netherlands. Two years later, he signed his first professional contract at Phillips Stadion.

He made his debut for the club as a 17-year-old substitute, coming on in a KNVB Cup match against VVSB, and scored inside 10 minutes, as the side ran out 8-0 winners.

Having made two cup appearances in the 2011/12 season, his progress continued the following campaign. Making his Eredivisie debut against VVW, as a second-half substitute, Locadia managed to score a hat-trick inside 22 minutes.

He ended the season with 11 goals from 22 games, in all competitions.

What happened next?

The 2013/14 saw Locadia consolidate his position within PSV’s starting line-up, under new manager Phillip Cocu.

The 20-year-old made 41 appearances across all competitions, as he led the line, scoring 17 goals, and providing 6 assists.

Shifting from operating solely as a centre forward, the 2014/15 season saw the forward begin to play across the frontline, move out to the wings.

This move paid dividends a year later, with PSV’s number 19 now operating as a left-winger, he played 29 league games and was involved in a staggering 21 goals.

His formidable form throughout the 2015/16 season saw him twice called up to the Netherlands squad, though he failed to make an appearance.

However, Locadia’s rapid progress was halted last campaign, with the forward missing half the season with a groin injury. Despite this, though, Locadia still managed to score and assist 3 goals apiece over 14 appearances.

How likely is a move to Wolves?

With Wolves already proving that anything is possible, given some of the players the club have been able to sign, it looks a real possibility.

Having sold Nouha Dicko to Hull, Wolves currently only have one recognised striker available.

Any deal for the 23-year-old is likely to cost Wolves in the region of £10m.

He may have operated predominantly as a winger over recent years, but he still represents viable competition to Leo Bonatini as a centre-forward.

Given his pedigree as a wide player, though, should the 23-year-old sign for Wolves, it seems he would be an influential figure for the club, whatever position he plays.

Locadia has stated his aim to play for Manchester United in the future – and if Locadia is able to achieve his dream, it can only mean good things for Wolverhampton Wanderers.