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Wolves news: Manager Nuno Espirito Santo praises impact of club's China pre-season tour

Nuno Espirito Santo believes Wolves' pre-season trip to China has given the club's profile a huge boost.

Wolves' Chinese owners, Fosun, have made a strong marketing push around their team's involvement in this week's Premier League Asia Trophy.

The club have opened a new megastore in Shanghai, launched a clothing range at a well-attended fashion show and promoted Wolves-themed beer.

Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo believes the club's marketing efforts have paid off in China

On the field, Wolves beat Newcastle in Nanjing on Wednesday and will play in Saturday's final against Premier League champions Manchester City in Shanghai.

'Yes, it's definitely (been a success),' said manager Nuno, who guided Wolves to seventh in their first season back in the Premier League last term.