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Norwich target Benik Afobe not for sale, say Wolves

MIDDLESBROUGH, ENGLAND - APRIL 14:  Benik Afobe of Wolves shields the ball from Tomas Kalas of Middlesbrough during the Sky Bet Championship match between
Image: Benik Afobe (right) is going nowhere, insists Wolves

Wolves have issued a statement confirming they have no intention of selling striker Benik Afobe.

Afobe, 22, has been the subject of a 'substantial offer' from Norwich City after scoring 14 goals in just 23 league appearances since joining Wolves from Arsenal in January.

But Wolves are adamant they will not sell the player, who they bought from the Gunners for a fee in the region of £2m.

"In response to some media speculation this morning, Benik Afobe was bought from Arsenal in January 2015, and other players arrived in the summer, to strengthen the team for the strongest possible challenge on promotion this season," said the club statement.

"Therefore, neither Benik nor any of Wolves' first-team forward players, will be sold this season. 

"Benik has developed into a player of key importance to Wolves and the club's plans for this campaign.

"Wolves have previously resisted the opportunity to sell other key first-team players in this and other recent transfer windows.

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"As far as the club is concerned there is no need for any further comments or speculation about this issue."

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