Wolves want to bring Robbie Keane back to Molineux to help them secure promotion to the Premier League.
It is understood the 37-year-old - who made over 300 Premier League appearances, scoring 126 goals, in spells with Coventry, Leeds, Tottenham, Liverpool, West Ham and Aston Villa - is keen on a surprise and emotional return to the Championship club this month.
Keane his professional debut for Wolves in 1997 before moving to Coventry for £6million two years later.
He has been playing for ATK in India, where Teddy Sheringham is first-team coach, but may be able to secure an early release from his contract.