Wolves have had two bids in excess of £1million for Mclean turned down this summer.

Posh are demanding a £3 million transfer fee and add-ons of a further £2 million before they will sanction any move.

Kightly, who used to play with Mclean in the Blue Square Premier League with Grays Athletic, hopes it will happen.

He said: "Aaron is very hungry and wants to do well like me. The supporters would take to him.

"He would be a fans' favourite if he did come because of the way he plays. He wears his heart on his sleeve and scores goals. It's just whether his signing can be agreed.

"First and foremost, he's a very hard-working player who works his socks off all day long.

"If players give 110 per cent, fans can relate to that and they're more likely to take to a player.

"He's a little, tough terrier. He might only be 5ft 8ins tall but he jumps seven feet. He jumps so high, it's scary really.

"He scored 33 goals in League Two so he knows where the net is, and, given the chance he would relish the chance to score in the Championship.

"I'm not saying he'll score 30-plus goals at this level but if he gets the chances, he'll score a few.

"He would be a great signing for us."