Foley latest Irish recruit at Wolves

Republic of Ireland fringe player Kevin Foley will leave Luton Town this week and join Mick McCarthy at Wolves for an undisclosed…

Republic of Ireland fringe player Kevin Foley will leave Luton Town this week and join Mick McCarthy at Wolves for an undisclosed fee.

Foley's transfer remains subject to a medical but he is likely to sign a three-year-deal at Molineaux tomorrow.   The fee is thought to be in the region of €1 million, rising to €1.4 million on appearances.

"Kevin is a young, bright, attacking full-back who will give us added competition for places," said McCarthy.  "He is hungry to do well and the sort of player who meets the club's aspirations."

Foley, a smart footballing defender, is keen to return to the Championship following Luton's relegation to League One last season.

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Having progressed through the youth ranks at Luton - where he was twice voted the club's young player-of-the-season - the 22-year-old has gone on to make eight under-21 appearances for the Republic.

He also played in the 'B' international against Scotland last November and has featured in some of Steve Staunton's senior squads but usually as a late addition for an injured player.

Indeed, he travelled to San Marino with the team for last February's qualifier win after Newcastle's Steve Carr withdrew with a thigh strain.

Foley will team-up with compatriots Andy Keogh, Stephen Elliott, Stephen Ward, Gary Breen, Darren Potter, Stephen Gleeson and Kevin O'Connor at Wolves.