Rui Patricio
Wolves set to sell star with 112 PL appearances, Mendes’ client to replace him – report
Serie A outfit Roma are set to land the signature of Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Rui Patricio, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Portugal international has been with Wolves for the past three seasons, appearing in 112 of the 114 Premier League matches. He recently entered the final year of his contract and now appears set to switch to the Italian top-flight with the Giallorossi. Roma have made an official bid of €10 million with a further €3m in add-ons. A deal is set to be completed ‘soon’ with Olympiacos’ Jose Sa lined up as the replacement. Sportslens view: Patricio has been an undisputed choice in goal for Wolves over the past three seasons, but he looks set to secure a fresh challenge. The departure of manager Nuno Espirito Santo could be a reason behind ...
Wolverhampton Wanderers ready to sell regular starter for €12m, replacement lined up – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are open to selling goalkeeper Rui Patricio amid transfer interest from Roma, reputed journalist Fabrizio Romano claims. The Portugal international has been an integral part of the Wolves setup over the past three seasons, missing just two games in the Premier League. However, he could be on the move this summer with his contract expiring in less than 13 months. Roma are reportedly keen on signing him. The Midlands outfit have set a price tag of around €12 million for the 33-year-old. Olympiacos’ Jose Sa has been lined up as a replacement. Sportslens view: Patricio has been a solid performer between the sticks for Wolves, but it appears that he is eyeing a fresh challenge away from the club. Wolves are on the verge of announcing Bruno Lage as their new manager, but&...
Report: Jose Mourinho keen to sign £8.6m Wolves star this summer
Jose Mourinho is looking to sign a new goalkeeper in the summer transfer window. The Portuguese boss will take over at AS Roma after the end of the season. Mourinho was sacked earlier this season by Tottenham Hotspur but he quickly bagged a new job in Italy. The former Chelsea boss has been confirmed to replace Paulo Fonseca at the Stadio Olimpico from the start of next season. And he has already started planning for the summer transfer window ahead. The report claims that Mourinho wants to sign a new goalkeeper and an experienced one. According to reports from Calciomercato, Roma have been linked with players like Sergio Romero and Yann Sommer. The Gialorossi have been linked with a move for veteran goalkeeper Gigi Buffon who has confirmed recently that he won’t continue his contract...
Marcus Rashford tames Wolves to send Manchester United into second
Marcus Rashford’s deflected strike deep into stoppage time moved Manchester United to within two points of Liverpool at the top of the Premier League with a 1-0 win over Wolves on Tuesday. United laboured for long spells against a youthful Wolves side, but got a huge slice of fortune in the 93rd minute when Rashford’s shot hit Romain Saiss to leave Rui Patricio helpless. Victory takes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s men up to second and continues an excellent run of 23 points from the last possible 27 to mount an unlikely title challenge after a slow start to the season. Despite enjoying one more day’s rest amid the packed festive schedule than their opponents, Solskjaer made six changes from the side that drew 2-2 at Leicester on Boxing Day. Edinson Cavani made just his second Premier League start...
Nuno Espírito Santo wants handball ‘consistency’ after Wolves defeat
Nuno Espírito Santo expressed frustration with the current handball law after his Wolves side lost 1-0 at Leicester. Jamie Vardy converted a 15th-minute penalty after Max Kilman was adjudged to have committed an offence inside his own area. Most neutral observers felt that Kilman was hard done by, though there was also general acceptance that referee Anthony Taylor was bound by the most recent interpretation of the law to point to the spot. Speaking after the game, Nuno was wary of criticising the decision. “The referee saw it, but I don’t know. This situation is very difficult to analyse,” the Portugal native said, per the official Wolves website. “It’s not fair to say if it’s the right decision because VAR is not being consistent.” Nuno admitted that the situation has left him at a loss ...
Cristiano Ronaldo to make Portugal return against France, Croatia
Cristiano Ronaldo was on Thursday named in the Portugal squad to play a friendly against Andorra and Nations League matches against France and Croatia. The five-time Ballon d’Or winner tested positive for coronavirus on October 13 when with the Portugal squad, going on to miss the 3-0 victory over Sweden. The 35-year-old finally tested negative 19 days later, returning to the pitch with a double for Juventus against Spezia in Serie A action on Sunday. The Portugal captain also played in Juve’s 4-1 victory over Ferencvaros in the Champions League on Wednesday. Reigning European champions Portugal take on Andorra on Wednesday before Nations League A3 matches at home against France on November 14 and away to Croatia three days later. The main absentee from Fernando Santos’ 25-man squad is Pep...
