Wolves manager Bruno Lage remains hopeful of keeping Francisco Trincao.

The Portuguese winger is on-loan at Molineux from Barca, with the deal including a permanent option.

There has been talk of Barca recalling Trincao in January after Xavi's appointment as new coach.

Lage said yesterday: "If Barcelona look, of course they can see that he is improving, but there is no nothing official.

"He is very happy with us."