The Athletic's Wolves correspondent Tim Spiers has provided an update on the possibility of the West Midlands club luring Valencia forward Goncalo Guedes to Molineux this summer.
What's the story?
Speaking on the Talking Wolves YouTube channel, Spiers explained: “So he’s one, again, given who he is and his agency, he’s just constantly on Wolves’ radar, obviously because they know it’s a deal that they can do.
“So that link will perpetually be there, really. If a forward option came up this summer, he’d be right at the top of the list for them.”
The winger has one year left on his current deal with the La Liga outfit and is a client of Jorge Mendes, who represents numerous members of Wolves' squad.
Therefore, the Portuguese agent's association with Guedes could seriously increase the likelihood of the 25-year-old signing for Wolves this summer.
Wolves must sign Guedes
If Wolves are to strengthen any position this summer, you would argue that it would have to be in attack, with Bruno Lage's side ending the campaign with one of the Premier League's lowest scoring records.
Despite finishing 10th, the Old Gold scored just 38 goals in as many top-flight matches, with only the three relegated clubs scoring fewer goals.
Moreover, creativity from the flanks has been limited in the league this term, with Daniel Podence being Wolves' most potent winger with two goals and three assists.
Guedes would undoubtedly improve Wolves' front line, with the 29-cap Portugal international scoring 11 goals and setting up a further six in La Liga this season as Valencia finished ninth in the Spanish top flight.
This campaign has been a major improvement in front of goal for the winger, who scored just five goals in La Liga last season alongside six assists.
Guedes' strong pedigree is clear to see, making him an excellent prospective signing for Wolves.
Furthermore, the 25-year-old can be accommodated straight into the team, with Francisco Trincao set to return to Barcelona after an unsuccessful loan spell, whilst Adama Traore could still leave despite Barcelona not taking up the option of making his loan deal permanent.
Wolves supporters will want to see intent from the board this summer, particularly after such a poor end to the campaign. With the prospective signing of Guedes, fans would certainly be appeased.
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