Wolves are planning a cut-price summer swoop for Schalke midfielder Omar Mascarell.

The 28-year-old Spaniard has been one of the few positives during a dismal season for the fallen German giants, who are currently propping up the Bundesliga, says The Sun.

Schalke are favourites to drop into Germany's second tier, having only taken 10 points all season, and that has alerted Wolves recruitment team that Mascarell could be available for a fraction of his true value.

Since joining for Schalke in 2018 the midfield grafter has made 66 appearances and remained rock solid in spite of their lowly position.

Nuno Esperito Santo has been impressed by the fact Mascarell has continued to shine in a struggling team and sees him as a useful addition to his squad.

The Spaniard is likely to leave for a cut-price £4million once Schalke's imminent relegation is confirmed, with Wolves the front-runners to land the defensive midfielder.