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Report: Wolves have made contact with £14m ace’s agent, player issues immediate response
Wolverhampton Wanderers are keen to sign Amadou Diawara and have approached the Roma ace’s representatives, according to Gazzetta dello Sport (print edition August 12, page 12). The problem for the Black Country outfit is that the 24-year-old isn’t too keen on a move to Molineux. Wolves boss Bruno Lage will be keen to bolster his central midfield ranks this summer. Joao Moutinho is set to turn 35 next month, while Ruben Neves has been heavily linked with a move away from the club. Wolves target Diawara in action for Roma last season Lage needs to add more energy, dynamism and tenacity to his engine room. Wolves chasing Diawara Gazzetta dello Sport reckon that Lage is very keen to bring the 12-capped Guinea to Molineux this summer. However, the Roma midfielder isn’t too keen on jo...
21/22 Preview: Jimenez returns for Wolves
A lot has happened at Wolverhampton Wanderers over the last few months. In that time, they’ve changed the manager, brought in new players, let some go, and see one of their main men return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Now, they go into the new season potentially hoping to climb back into the European spots. Strengths Under Nuno Espirito Santo, Wolves were a difficult team to beat. They had the fifth-best defensive record for two seasons in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 campaigns, resulting in consecutive seventh-place finishes. Things weren’t as solid last term, but they still own a number of the players who helped achieve that defensive solidity in the first place. England international Conor Coady is expected to line up alongside Willy Boly and Romain Saiss for most of the season, wh...
21/22 Preview: Jimenez returns for Wolves
A lot has happened at Wolverhampton Wanderers over the last few months. In that time, they’ve changed the manager, brought in new players, let some go, and see one of their main men return from a lengthy spell on the sidelines. Now, they go into the new season potentially hoping to climb back into the European spots. Strengths Under Nuno Espirito Santo, Wolves were a difficult team to beat. They had the fifth-best defensive record for two seasons in the 2018/19 and 2019/20 campaigns, resulting in consecutive seventh-place finishes. Things weren’t as solid last term, but they still own a number of the players who helped achieve that defensive solidity in the first place. England international Conor Coady is expected to line up alongside Willy Boly and Romain Saiss for most of the season, wh...
Wolves struggling to offload 23-year-old due to his £65,000-a-week wages – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are struggling to find buyers for Patrick Cutrone this summer due to his high wages, Football Insider reports. Cutrone joined Wolves from AC Milan two years ago, but he has since made just 28 appearances for the club across all competitions. The 23-year-old spent time on loan with Fiorentina and Valencia last season but barely made an impact as he was a regular on the bench for both clubs. With two years left on his contract, Wolves are aiming to recoup some of the £16 million spent, but there have been no offers on the table. The major stumbling block appears the striker’s £65,000-per-week wages. The Italian is currently one of the top earners at the Midlands outfit. It is reported that Wolves may have to loan him out once again with a salary share. Sport...
Report: Euro club have made a bid to sign Wolves midfielder
Club Brugge have reportedly made an offer to sign Wolves midfielder Owen Otasowie. According to reports from Sky Sports, the Belgian outfit have put in a £4 million bid on the table. Sky Sports journalist, Anton Toloui, has claimed that Wolves are yet to accept the bid. The United States midfielder is highly rated at Molineux, but he is keen on first-team football to boost his international chances. The 20-year-old has turned down a new contract at Wolves. The Express & Star claimed last week that several clubs including Wolfsburg and Anderlecht are interested in signing him. However, it’s Brugge who have come up with a solid offer. Wolves are demanding a fee of around £6million for the player who has only one year left on his contract. • Club Brugge have made a £4m offer for #WWF...
Report: Wolves offered chance to sign £14m midfielder from three-time PL winner
Wolves have been offered the chance to sign Roma midfielder Amadou Diawara according to a report from Siamo La Roma. Bruno Lage has a lot of work to do at Molineux this summer. The Portuguese desperately needs to sign a new centre-forward and an attacking wide player. Amadou Diawara in action for Roma last season Copyright: xPedroxFiuzax The addition of a new centre-back is needed at Wolves as well. In all fairness, the last thing Wolves really need is another central midfielder…unless Ruben Neves is sold of course. Wolves offered Amadou Diawara The 24-year-old Guinea International, has been offered to the Black Country outfit by Jose Mourinho according to Siamo La Roma. The three-time Premier League winning boss is keen to freshen up his options in the Italian capital. Wolv...
Report: Wolves want to sign £20m striker who’s a ‘proper challenge to deal with’
Wolverhampton Wanderers want to sign Liverpool striker Divock Origi this summer according to a report from The Mirror. The Athletic recently claimed that it will take a bid of around £20 million to prise the 26-year-old Reds forward away from Anfield. Bruno Lage will be desperate to bolster his attacking ranks at Molineux this summer. The injury suffered by Raul Jimenez last season proved just how reliant Wolves are on the Mexican. Wolves target Origi in action for Liverpool last season – Copyright: xCraigxMercer/MBxMediax It seems as though the Black Country outfit may well have a plan up their sleeves to combat that particular issue. Wolves chasing Liverpool ace Origi The Mirror claims that Lage wants to bring the Belgium international to Molineux this summer. The 26-year-old is a d...
Wolves keen on signing playmaker with 40 Premier League goals but there’s an issue – report
Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey, but the Welshman is resisting the move, Calciomercato reports. The Midlands outfit are planning a potential reshuffle of their attack this summer with Pedro Neto and Adama Traore linked with possible departures. The club have already reinforced their frontline with the loan signing of Francisco Trincao from Barcelona, with an option to buy next summer. They are now interested in signing former Arsenal star Ramsey, but they could be left disappointed with the midfielder not keen on joining them. The Bianconeri are looking to get Ramsey off their wage bill as they are aiming to re-sign Miralem Pjanic from Barcelona on a two-year loan agreement. Sportslens view: Ramsey had a successful 11-year career with Arse...
AC Milan hand Wolves a huge transfer blow
AC Milan have inflicted a transfer blow on Wolverhampton Wanderers after reportedly deciding to keep hold of Rafael Leao. Although it looked like the Rossoneri wanted to offload the prodigious forward, they have had a change of heart, MilanNews reports. Just a few hours ahead of Milan’s friendly encounter against Nice, the news of the club’s decision to retain Leao surfaced in the Italian media. Wolves were interested in the 22-year-old forward, who will spearhead the line for Stefano Pioli’s side at the Allianz Riviera on Saturday evening. Leao’s representative Jorge Mendes has strong connections with Wolves and was keen on brokering his client’s move to the Premier League. The Portuguese super-agent has played a pivotal role in assembling a top-class squad at Molineux over the past few y...
‘Improved massively’: Some Wolves fans react to 24-year-old’s heroics on international duty
A selection of Wolverhampton Wanderers fans reacted on Twitter after Rafa Mir’s heroics for Spain in the Olympic Games quarter-final against Ivory Coast. La Roja trailed after just 10 minutes into their last-eight clash after Eric Bailly bundled the ball into the back of the net from a corner. Dani Olmo brought them level at the half-an-hour mark. The scores remained the same at the interval after some top-class saves from Unai Simon. In the second half, Mikel Oyarzabal scored with a lovely volley, but the goal was ruled out for offside in the build-up play. In stoppage time, Max Gradel appeared to have bagged the winner for Ivory Coast, but La Roja made a sensational comeback. Rafa Mir scored within minutes of coming off the bench after a defensive misunderstanding between Kouad...
Big blow for Wolves as report claims £29m ace could be Aston Villa bound
Wolves could be set to miss out on Leon Bailey to Aston Villa according to a report from BILD. The Villans have already shown some real ambition in the transfer market this summer. Wolves seem to be keen to keep up with their Midlands rivals. Unfortunately for the Black Country outfit, however, it seems as though they could be set to play second fiddle to Villa in the race for Leon Bailey’s signature. Wolves and Aston Villa target Leon Bailey in action for Bayer 04 Leverkusen last season Aston Villa to beat Wolves to Bailey signing? BILD reckon that the Villans are stretching ahead in the race for the 23-year-old Leverkusen winger. That is obviously a real blow for Bruno Lage. He really could have done with someone with Bailey’s talents at Molineux, especially considering Wolves’ woeful re...
Premier League duo interested in Juventus midfielder
Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers are both looking to sign Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey, according to Italian publication La Gazzetta dello Sport (via Inside Futbol). Ramsey joined Juventus on a free transfer back in the summer transfer window of 2019. He was given a four-year deal worth a reported £400,000 per week, making him the highest-paid British player of all time. Ramsey in action for Juventus His time in Turin hasn’t always been successful. He helped the club to success in Serie A and the Coppa Italia but has failed to get past the round of 16 in the Champions League. He has made 65 appearances for the Italian giants, scoring six goals. The Bianconeri are apparently looking to get him off the wage bill this summer amid some financial trouble. La Gazzetta dello Spor...
