Wolverhampton Wanderers could soon have the solution to their ongoing nightmare at right wing-back, potentially thanks to the help of Jorge Mendes, who would've guessed it...

What's the word?

According to Mundo Deportivo (via Sport Witness), the Midlands outfit are a potential destination for Barcelona defender Nelson Semedo this transfer window.

They claim that Mendes has an offer from the Premier League and that Wolves are interested, though the La Liga giants value the Portuguese international at €40m (£36.5m).

Barcelona will only sell him for a fee of this value but until then, he'll remain as part of the first-team setup at the Nou Camp.

The new Alves?

Wolves evidently need a new option on the right-hand side of defence following the departure of the long-serving Matt Doherty to top-flight rivals Spurs.

Nuno Santo has opted for both Adama Traore and Oskar Buur in their opening two matches of the new campaign but the former's talents are better served up the pitch whilst the latter is merely a young prospect coming through.

Semedo has been likened to Dani Alves in the past because of the way he "loves to attack the wing, get behind defenders and latch on to through balls. He's incredibly quick and his skilful feet allowing him to beat a man."

The 26-year-old played 39 times last season for Barca where he averaged 2.3 tackles, 2.1 dribbles and two long balls per game in both domestically and in Europe, via WhoScored.

It's clear to see that he'd be a very good fit for Nuno's wing-back system as he very much likes to get up and down the flank, but can also do his defensive duties too.

Ex-Barca goalkeeper Vitor Baia waxed lyrical about Semedo back in 2017 and said:

"With time I'm sure he'll improve. Physically he's very strong and I think Barcelona have made a great signing with him. He's young, he has the quality to reach Dani Alves' level. 

"However, he needs time to be able to reach his level. But he has it all to become like Dani Alves."

Portuguese, Mendes client and a position of need. It's the Molineux outfit all over, isn't it?

AND in other news, Wolves could land midfield upgrade in £30m "monster"...