Newcastle United are rivalling neighbours Sunderland for highly-rated Wolves defender Dion Sanderson.
Sportsmail revealed that Sunderland had opened the bidding at around £1million for the 21-year old centre back who was on loan with the League One side last season.
Wolves rejected that offer as they seek to hold out for £2m, however, Newcastle have now stepped up with a £1.5m offer.
Though that is likely to be rejected also, Newcastle’s interest is a clear threat to Sunderland’s hopes of signing Sanderson on a permanent basis.