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Wolves reject bid of around £1m from Sunderland for promising 21-year-old defender Dion Sanderson, with Premier League club looking for double the fee after he starred in League One at the Black Cats last term

Wolves have rejected an opening bid from Sunderland for young defender Dion Sanderson.

The 21-year old enjoyed an impressive season on loan with Sunderland prior to a back injury curtailing his campaign.

It also coincided with Sunderland’s promotion push faltering and they are keen to bring him back on a permanent basis.

Dion Sanderson spent a promising season on loan at League One Sunderland from Wolves

However, their first offer, understood to be around £1million, was rejected swiftly by Premier League Wolves.

The Molineux club have already brought in Colombian centre back Yerson Musquera for £4.5m from Atletico Nacional so are willing to listen to offers for Sanderson but expect better than the bid that is on the table and want closer to £2m.