Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly in talks to sign a versatile player, although he may not join until the summer.
Wolves transfer news
In the Premier League, the Old Gold are in a strong position following a positive festive period with wins over Chelsea, Brentford and Everton. After 20 games, Wolves are now in 11th place and appear to be on course for a stress free second half to the campaign.
Gary O'Neil now has the chance to add to the squad during the January transfer window after not having too much time to bolster his squad when taking the job in the summer, and there have been multiple rumours in recent weeks.
A new forward at Molineux has been mooted, with Wolves reportedly making another offer for Salernitana striker Boulaye Dia. A €12m "right of redemption" to buy the 27-year-old was made, however, the Serie A side have turned down that bid and are holding out for €20m.
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Elsewhere, Union SG striker Mohamed Amoura has also been linked with a move to Wolves, with the club also making an approach for Fenerbache right-back Bright Osayi-Samuel. Another new target has now emerged with the window officially open, and it looks as if Wolves are looking to get their first deal of 2024 completed relatively soon.
Wolves in talks to sign Rodrigo Gomes
Sport Witness relayed two reports on Tuesday regarding Wolves and SC Braga’s Rodrigo Gomes. It has been claimed that the two clubs are in talks over a transfer that could cost an initial €12m and then possibly rise to €15m if bonuses are included. However, Gomes is currently on loan at Estoril for the season, so he may not arrive at Molineux until the end of the campaign.
Gomes is just 20 years of age and appears to be an extremely versatile player who can play as a right-winger, left-winger or even as a right-back. Valued at €5m by Transfermarkt, his loan spell with Estoril appears to be going well, with the player scoring four goals and providing six assists in 14 Liga Portugal games. (Rodrigo Gomes stats – Transfermarkt)
Wolves signings from Portugal
Year
Goncalo Guedes
2022
Matheus Nunes
2022
Chiquinho
2022
Jose Sa
2021
Trincao
2021
Toti
2020
Nelson Semedo
2020
Fabio Silva
2020
Vitinha
2020
Daniel Podence
2020
Pedro Neto
2019
Bruno Jordao
2019
Rui Patricio
2018
Joao Moutinho
2018
Diogo Jota
2017
Ruben Neves
2017
Roderick Miranda
2017
Ruben Vinagre
2017
Joao Teixeira
2016
Silvio
2016
Target scouting reporter Joe Pearce has also been impressed with Gomes this season, saying:
“Gomes is a smaller profile standing at 1.75m and has rapid acceleration and the stamina to make real lung bursting runs from deeper positions, when he spots space ahead, he attacks it and shows real intensity in wanting to break forward and anticipate second balls, attacking the back post and following up on shots looking for rebounds and has scored and assisted from this type of situation.
“His lower centre of gravity and quick feet accompanied with his acceleration allow him to shift effectively away from defenders and surge with the ball. Even from a standing start he can create separation to attack the byline before getting his head up quickly to spot and execute some impressive cutbacks or cut inside and shoot on his left.”
Speed appears to be one of his main attributes, and by the looks of things, he could be the next Portuguese player to make the move to Molineux, providing talks go well.
