They have since turned Molineux into a venue to be feared once more, drawing against league leaders Arsenal before defeating Aston Villa and now Liverpool in the space of five days. Their 2-1 victory was the headline-grabbing story of Tuesday night.

The 22-year-old Algerian midfielder is currently impressing in the Belgian Pro League with Sporting Charleroi, and the report claims that Wolves' head of recruitment has been tracking the player closely, with scouts sent to observe him on many occasions over recent months.

Sunderland will make the trip to Leeds on Tuesday for a matchup with Leeds United that features a pair of clubs in the middle of the English Premier League pack.