Wolves face missing out on signing free agent Hulk.

Nuno Espirito Santo's side are on the lookout for a replacement forward after Jimenez fractured his skull against Arsenal last month and is expected to miss much of the remainder of the season.

Veteran striker Hulk, 34, becomes a free agent in January and the Midlands club have looked into signing the Brazilian, who currently plays for Chinese club Shanghai SIPG.

But The Athletic says Hulk would not qualify for a work permit under the new Brexit rules which begin on January 1 - the same day as the opening of the winter transfer window.

From next month, any potential incoming Premier League player coming from abroad must meet a points-based system in order to gain a permit to play in England.