Wolves are close to completing the surprise transfer of Benfica's longest serving captain, Luisao.

The Brazilian central defender, 35, is expected to sign a two year deal at Molineux, where the summer takeover from Chinese group Fosun International has seen a huge cash injection into the club.

Luisao will join former Benfica team-mates Silvio, Helder Costa and Joao Teixeira at the club, who are now managed by the former Italy international Walter Zenga.

Wolves have made an impressive start to the season, with the opening day draw at Rotherham followed by a League Cup victory over Crawley and Saturday’s Championship victory against Reading.