Report: Wolverhampton Wanderers line up free agent Martin Paterson

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly considering a move for Northern Ireland international forward Martin Paterson.

The 26-year-old's Burnley contract expires this summer and he has yet to decide on whether he will sign the extension offered to him by the Turf Moor club.

A number of Burnley's Championship rivals are said to be keen on Paterson, who has been capped 15 times by his country, but recently-relegated Wolves are hoping to persuade him to drop down to League One, according to Sky Sports News.

A series of injuries have halted Paterson's progress with the Clarets, for whom he has scored 37 goals in 152 appearances since joining from Scunthorpe United in a £1m move five years ago.