Mick McCarthy accepts it is unlikely Tottenham striker Robbie Keane would want to return to Wolves to join their relegation battle.
Keane began his career at Molineux as a talented teenager, with his time in the Black Country putting him on the road to stardom.
11 years have passed since he last pulled on the gold of Wolves and a distinguished career has taken him to Coventry, Inter Milan, Leeds, Liverpool and Tottenham.
He has, however, struggled to win a regular role at Spurs over the past year and took in a spell on loan at Celtic last season.
It is expected that he will be on his way out of White Hart Lane again in January, with Harry Redknapp believed to be willing to listen to offers.
A number of clubs have already been linked with a New Year approach for the 30-year-old and McCarthy admits he is among the interested parties.
With Wolves currently languishing at the foot of the Premier League, he knows an injection of proven top-flight pedigree could be just what his side need.
"Robbie is a fabulous player," he said.
"But would he want to come to us? Can we afford the deal? Is it attractive?
"Robbie has been a top player and whether a relegation scrap at Wolves is something he would fancy, I just don't know."
