Wolverhampton Wanderers head into the post-Christmas schedule sitting in sixth place, just five points from cracking into the Premier League's prestigious top four.

It's a mightily impressive feat already due to the fact that the club have played more games than anyone else in the division having had to endure a gruelling Europa League qualification campaign, where they have also just reached the knockout stages.

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Such demands have seen manager Nuno Santo change his attitude towards his squad as he believes more numbers are needed in the January transfer window, which is now just weeks away.

This week, the club has been linked to a possible defensive addition, but not at centre-back...

On the Chalkboard

According to Football Insider, Wolves are set to beat top-flight rivals, Everton, to the signing of Queens Park Rangers left-wing back Ryan Manning. It is believed the could clinch him for as little as £5m next month.

The 22-year-old appears to be exactly the sort of player Nuno desires, even more so as he's practically been groomed in the same system this season.

Manning was once a midfielder until Mark Warburton converted him into a left-sided defender, where he has played 24 times in all competitions, managing two goals and three assists, per Transfermarkt.

If he were to make the switch to Molineux, it could quickly spell bad things for Ruben Vinagre, who has struggled for game time this season, starting just twice in the Premier League as Jonny has often been preferred.

At just 20 years old, Vinagre could go out on loan in order to garner some valuable first-team opportunity as it's hard to foresee the Wolves boss wanting three options at left wing-back alone.

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His Portuguese compatriot is valued at £9m by Transfermarkt and joined Wolves in a permanent deal in the summer of 2018 where he signed a five-year contract.

Vinagre has potential, but maybe it is better served elsewhere for the time being because if these reports are to be believed, then he'll find it even harder to break into the starting XI.

And in other Molineux news, Fosun have completed the final piece of their long-term puzzle with a crucial backroom addition...