Wolves have now completed a loan deal to bring Chelsea's highly-rated centre back Michael Mancienne to Molineux until December 29.

Michael travelled up to Molineux this afternoon to put pen to paper on the deal which will strengthen Wolves' defensive options as they bid to tighten things up at the back.

The 20-year-old has spent most of the last two seasons on loan with Wolves' Championship rivals QPR and is a regular in the England-under-21 side which has qualified for next summer's European Championships in Sweden.

"Michael's coming in from Chelsea," confirmed boss Mick McCarthy.

"I wanted some defensive cover and I want us to stop leaking 14 goals in five games so maybe there has to be a shake-up or re-jig of affairs and let's see if we can get a formula that works.

"It's working at the moment in terms of scoring at the other end but we need to keep clean sheets as well.

"It's all about competition for places as well because Jody (Craddock) isn't ready yet and won't be for a few weeks.

"Michael is an England-under-21 international who's a good defender and is very quick.

"He's travelling up today so he could be involved in the squad tomorrow but I wouldn't throw him in without having done some work as a unit beforehand."

Meanwhile Wolves have been unable to progress a loan enquiry for keeper Matt Murray due to a slight injury concern over Carl Ikeme.

MK Dons were in negotiations about taking Matt on loan but with Carl struggling with a slight back problem ahead of tomorrow's visit of Swansea Wolves have had to err on the side of caution.

"Carl may well be fit and it would have been great for Matt to go and get some football but I can't risk leaving ourselves short," explained Mick.