Wolves close to Jordan James loan, medical due Wednesday

John Percy understands that Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to signing Rennes midfielder Jordan James on an initial loan that includes an option to buy, with the Wales international scheduled to undergo a medical on Wednesday.

The deal, as described, would see James join on a temporary basis while giving Wolves the ability to convert the switch into a permanent signing at a later stage. The report presents the move as nearing completion rather than done, with the medical a key step before any contracts are finalised and an announcement follows.

A medical typically comes once clubs have reached broad agreement on the framework of a transfer and the player has indicated willingness to proceed. Even at this stage, the transfer would remain contingent on the outcome of those checks and the completion of paperwork, the report adds.

No figures for the option to buy, salary terms or the length of any prospective permanent deal have been disclosed. Beyond the scheduled medical on Wednesday, there is no indicated timeframe for completion or registration.

James is described as a Rennes midfielder and a Wales international in the reporting, which suggests he would arrive with senior international experience. Should the medical be completed satisfactorily and the final details agreed, he could be cleared to join up with Wolves once all formalities are met.