Brighton have enquired about potential Boro target Stephen Ward, Wolves have confirmed.
The Ireland international full-back is available for the right price and the Seagulls appear to be leading the chase.
Boro are also believed to be monitoring the situation but, as things stand, only Brighton have made contact.
Wolves boss Kenny Jackett has confirmed that his chief-executive Jez Moxey has received an enquiry.
“There has been some contact with Jez,” he told the West Midlands press.
“Brighton have been in touch during the course of the summer.
“It’s dovetailed with them appointing a new manager. A deal hasn’t been agreed but they’ve been in touch.”
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Ward, 28, spent last season on loan with Brighton, who have appointed former Liverpool and Finland stalwart Sami Hyppia as their new head coach following Oscar Garcia’s resignation.
The player has hinted he would be happy to return to the Amex after enjoying his time with Albion, who missed out on promotion after losing to Derby at the semi-final stage of the play-offs.
Jackett said: “Nothing has been agreed so there’s enough of a distance for a deal not to have been done yet.
“But at least there has been some contact. They’ve expressed an interest through the summer.
“Stephen had a good year last season and I’m sure he’ll be looking to build on it.
“He’s said publicly he’d like to stay at Brighton. I’ll see him next week and talk to him.”
Ward is a last-back who can also play in midfield and upfront, when the need arises.
He has one year left on his current contract.
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