Premier League new boys Wolverhampton Wanderers have reported rivals Bolton Wanderers over an alleged illegal approach for academy defender Mark Connolly.

The 17-year-old left Wolves on transfer deadline day, September 1st, for a reported £1 million.

Although a compensation package was agreed, the West Midlands outfit have lodged a complaint over what they believe to be a breach of Premier League and FA rules over unapproved communication with, and an illegal approach for, a player who was a scholar at the club’s academy.

Wolves chief executive Jez Moxey said: "We cannot allow the events surrounding the departure to pass unchallenged."

"We alleged that there has been a breach of the Premier League and FA rules in place to protect a club’s academy programme, maintain player contract-stability and prevent illegal approaches.

"It is not an issue about money or the level of compensation we received for a player we did not want to leave. It is about the protection of the club’s academy programme and its development of young players."

A Bolton spokesman said: "We are aware of the statement issued by Wolverhampton Wanderers but we have had no official contact from the Premier League or the Football Association, and have no comment to make."

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