Wolverhampton Wanderers, who finished comfortably mid-table in the Premier League last season, are now looking to add attacking players who can propel Gary O’Neil’s side to the next level.
O’Neil needs attacking reinforcements this summer.
According to the most recent reports from Molineux, Wolves are interested in a number of forward players. According to recent speculations, Wolves have agreed to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen on loan from Celta Vigo. Last season, the attacker scored 13 goals and assisted three others across all competitions. Jack Clarke is another name connected with a move to the Midlands, with recent rumors claiming the £30 million-rated Sunderland striker might join Wolves this summer. Tomas Suslov, a Hellas Verona player, has joined the Sunderland winger on the Wolves’ wishlist. Last season, the 22-year-old attacker appeared 33 times for Verona, scoring three goals and providing five assists as his team ended midtable in Serie A. With fresh faces in attack clearly a focus for Fosun and co this summer, Wolves are reportedly interested in signing an established former Premier League player.
Wolves looking to sign ex-Premier League star
As Birmingham Live initially reported, Wolves are interested in signing Wilfred Zaha from Galatasaray. According to the publication, Crystal Palace and West Ham have joined Wolves in their pursuit of the Ivorian winger.
Galatasaray is reportedly willing to let the 31-year-old leave for a modest fee this summer, despite just bringing Zaha to Turkey a year ago. The explanation behind this move is the winger’s exorbitant salary, which presently stands at a staggering £118,00 per week, according to Capology.
Leading sources at Galatasaray have advised Premier League clubs that Zaha will be available for a reduced fee this summer as the Turkish champions seek to offload the Ivorian’s salaries during the transfer window. According to Birmingham Live, Galatasaray might buy Zaha out of his contract totally, allowing him to leave for free.
Zaha’s prospective arrival will delight many Molineux fans. The 31-year-old is well-equipped to contribute significantly to Gary O’Neil’s squad, having scored 68 Premier League goals in nine seasons at Crystal Palace. Zaha’s tenure with the Eagles earned him plaudits from around English football. In 2019, Jurgen Klopp praised the winger after his Liverpool team met Palace, telling the press: “They are really good at counter attacks and set pieces, Wilfried Zaha is a world-class player and he gets into a one-on-one situation and we’re one down.” If Wolves can complete a move for Zaha this summer, they could be obtaining a player with proven Premier League quality at a reasonable price.
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