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Transfer news: Kenny Jackett only looking for the right deal

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Wolves head coach Kenny Jackett admits he is wary of Barclays Premier League prices as he chases loan deals.

The Molineux chief is still hunting a striker to boost their tally of just six goals from six games.

Wolves were prepared to pay £3million to FC Tours for Andy Delort but the striker joined Wigan while Leicester boss Nigel Pearson has ruled out a loan move for long-term target Chris Wood.

Wolves are still third in the Sky Bet Championship ahead of Tuesday's trip to Charlton and Jackett will only add to his squad if it is right.

"As we go along it becomes more difficult or perhaps costs more money but the squad we have is good and I've been very pleased with them," he said.

"We are always looking to improve and after the international break with the Premier League getting going again and all clubs are following certain situations very closely.

"Decisions are made, the window is shut, the international break is over, teams get picked and squads get picked. People are out of it and it's what we're all looking at following.

"It is and it's always about getting the right players at the right time. And if we can improve and get the right profile for us, we will.

"Also they have pulled together and there's been a good spirit and a good attitude in the squad and that's been a feature so far for us.

"We'd want to protect that with any signing we make."

But Jackett knows Wolves cannot just rely on their strikers for goals and called on the rest of the team to chip in.

He added: "It's too simplistic just to say we need to score more goals - it's one position. Last season, at our best, the goals came from everywhere.

"I'm a big believer in that - I don't ever think you should get reliant on one person to score goals. The goals - particularly in a 4-3-3 system as well - must come from all over."

Wolves go to The Valley on Tuesday with Jackett expecting a hot reception following his spell as Millwall boss, although he believes the Addicks are to be admired.

He said: "I think that means a bit of stick for me. I was at Leyton Orient at the back end of last year and the sharpness of the wit is there. It's pretty sharp.

"Charlton has always had a reputation of being a very well-run club. It's a good club, big crowds, good stadium and over the years very much a model for other clubs.

"I am going back to the Premier League days and the way they have run things. At Millwall over several years, perhaps off the pitch slightly, we picked up a lot of things that Charlton did going back. We were not ashamed to say we learned a lot off them."

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