The Old Gold are reportedly showing interest in securing a deal with a promising young talent from the Championship. Wolverhampton Wanderers have been in excellent form in the Premier League, currently sitting nine points clear of the relegation zone after an impressive run of seven top-flight matches under Gary O’Neil. Notable victories against Manchester City and Tottenham Hotspur, both ending in a 2-1 scoreline, contribute to their solid start to the season, with four wins in 12 league outings and a total of 16 goals scored – more than nine other teams.
This positive performance follows a challenging 2022/23 season in which Wolves had the lowest goal tally in the division, concluding with 31 goals in 38 Premier League games. Despite their recent success, O’Neil is reportedly exploring potential recruits to strengthen the team’s attack during the January transfer window. One player linked with Wolves is Norwich City winger Jonathan Rowe.
According to a recent report from TEAMtalk, Wolves are among several clubs interested in signing the 20-year-old Championship starlet in 2024. The Old Gold are said to be ready to compete with other Premier League teams, including Brentford, Crystal Palace, Sheffield United, Aston Villa, and Burnley, in the pursuit of Rowe’s signatu
While Norwich aims to retain Rowe, a crucial player for manager David Wagner, they may need to fend off approaches from top-flight clubs. Rowe’s current contract is set to expire at the end of the 2024/25 campaign, with an option for a 12-month extension. Norwich is reportedly looking to secure a further extension to ensure the player’s long-term commitment to Carrow Road.
The report does not specify Rowe’s willingness to sign a new deal or consider a move to Wolves or another Premier League side in January. If Wolves can successfully secure Rowe, he could potentially become their next version of Diogo Jota – a goalscoring left-sided attacker.
The article draws parallels between Rowe and Jota, highlighting Jota’s impactful Wolves career, initially joining on loan in the 2017/18 Championship campaign and eventually securing a permanent transfer. Jota’s success includes 44 goals and 19 assists in 131 appearances for Wolves across all competitions.
Rowe’s statistics for the current season with Norwich showcase his potential impact, with seven goals and one assist in 16 league appearances. Described as a “scintillating” goalscorer by pundit Carlton Palmer, Rowe’s form in the academy and youth levels indicates his ability to find the back of the net consistently. While he is yet to prove himself at the Premier League level, O’Neil sees Rowe as a potential significant goal threat on the left flank for Wolves.
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