Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly keen on bringing Brighton and Hove Albion defender Tariq Lamptey in on loan this month and the right-back could form an electric duo with Adama Traore.
According to John Cross of the Daily Mirror, Wolves are keen on signing the former Chelsea dynamo this month as manager Julen Lopetegui looks to bolster his options on the right side of his defence.
Lamptey has lost his regular spot under new manager Roberto de Zerbi, with Pascal Groß excelling in a wing-back position under the Italian boss at the Amex Stadium.
In total, the Ghanaian has managed just one start in the Premier League so far this term but he did catch the eye in his three appearances in the League Cup, averaging a strong 7.19 rating from WhoScored for his performances, which included a goal in the win against Arsenal.
Still just 22, Lamptey has 71 senior appearances for the Seagulls under his belt, which includes two goals and six assists, so he could definitely do a job in Lopetegui's side in the second half of the season, especially considering the poor form of both Jonny and Nelson Semedo so far this term.
The Spanish and Portuguese defenders have both been culpable of shocking displays against Leicester City and the Seagulls respectively, which exposed their defensive frailties, while WhoScored ranks them as two of the worst performers at Molineux.
It was not long ago that Lamptey was regarded as one of the most promising young defenders in the Premier League, with former manager Graham Potter singing his praises after a win over Newcastle United in 2021.
He said:
"He's got such electric pace, but lots of players have that. It's having the ability to run in behind. The ability to run into space is often what separates players.
"Tariq does that, but he's got courage, he does his defensive work."
The Ghana international's speed is certainly his standout attribute and alongside the phenomenally fast Traore in Wolves' side, Lopetegui could possess arguably the quickest right-hand side in world football.
The prospect of the two rapid players running at defenders and combining with overlapping runs would be tough for any Premier League side to cope with, and it could certainly be an alternative option for Lopetegui in the second half of the campaign.
Therefore, given the lack of strength at right-back, and the frightening duo that Lamptey and Traore could form, the Spanish manager should definitely consider a loan swoop for the Brighton youngster this month.