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Wolves 'advancing' in pursuit of Middlesbrough FC, Burnley and West Ham United-linked Jordan James Wolverhampton Wanderers appear to be moving towards the capture of a Middlesbrough-linked midfielder Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly advancing in their efforts to sign Middlesbrough-linked midfielder Jordan James. The 22-year-old is contracted to Ligue 1 outfit Rennes but spent last season on loan at Leicester City, scoring 11 goals across 34 league outings. He was a bright spark in a dismal campaign for the Foxes, one that ended in relegation from the Championship. Jordan James latest However, according to reporters Ben Jacobs and Alex Crook, it is Wolves who are leading the chase for the midfielder’s signature. Posting on X, Jacobs said: “Wolves are advancing on signing Jordan James from Rennes. The Wales international spent last season on loan at Leicester City.” James is said to be valued around the £10m mark, which would represent a significant outlay for most Championship clubs. However, Wolves, Burnley and West Ham all have the power of parachute payments following their respective relegations from the Premier League. Middlesbrough’s transfer dealings Middlesbrough could miss out on James but Kim Hellberg’s midfield has been strengthened since the loss of Hayden Hackney to Everton. Last month, the North Yorkshire club completed the permanent signing of USA international Sebastian Berhalter from Vancouver Whitecaps. Away from the midfield, Middlesbrough have recruited goalkeeper Radek Vitek, defender Max Arfsten, winger Jeremy Sarmiento, playmaker Myles Peart-Harris and forwards Kyle Joseph and Will Lankshear. Hackney is one of three players to have left on a permanent basis having been followed out of the door by Archie Baptiste and Kaly Sene. Finley Munroe and Delano Burgzorg have moved out on loan, joining Blackpool and Preston North End respectively.