Former West Bromwich Albion striker Lee Hughes has disclosed a remarkable story about a bold transfer approach from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Hughes, who was a prolific goalscorer for the Baggies, revealed that then-Wolves manager Dave Jones tried to lure him to Molineux with a lucrative offer.
Hughes' West Brom Career
Hughes was a hot property at West Brom in 2001, coming off a season where he scored 23 goals. The Smethwick-born striker, who joined Albion in the 1990s, became the club's prized asset, netting 86 goals in 177 appearances over four seasons. He eventually moved to Coventry City for £5,000,001 after they triggered his buyout clause.
The Audacious Approach
In a video shared on his TikTok page, Hughes recounted how Jones contacted him directly. "I thought it was a joke at first," Hughes said. "He told me: 'Lee, Dave Jones here from Wolverhampton Wanderers. Would you be interested in signing for Wolves from West Brom?'" Jones offered to match Coventry's £5 million bid and provide higher wages, but Hughes was not tempted.
Hughes, a lifelong West Brom fan, insisted there was 'no chance' he would ever join Wolves. "If I played for Wolves, I'd get booed by the home fans and booed by the away fans," he explained. "I had to put the phone down on him. I couldn't believe the audacity he had thinking I could sign for Wolves."
A Move That Never Happened
Hughes emphasized that the story had not been revealed before. He said the idea of moving to West Brom's fierce rivals was "absolute crazy" and that his allegiance to Albion made the transfer impossible. The striker's revelation highlights the intense rivalry between the two clubs and the loyalty he felt towards West Brom.
