Wolves are eager on bringing midfielder Mario Lemina to the membership within the January window, in keeping with Alex Criminal.
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Julen Lopetegui is eager to strengthen his squad within the January window as he goals to flee the relegation zone, together with his aspect at the moment nineteenth within the Premier League.
Matheus Cunha has already joined from Atletico Madrid, however Lemina is regarded as subsequent on his radar as he seeks to strengthen his choices in central midfield.
Talking on the TalkSPORT GameDay Podcast, Criminal revealed that Wolves had a bid rejected by Good for Lemina, however they had been eager and are set to attempt once more.
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“They’re actually eager to deliver Mario Lemina, former Southampton midfielder and former Fulham loanee, again to the Premier League,” he said.
“They’ve already had one bid rejected by Good. My understanding is that they’re nonetheless working away on that deal.”
Extra defensive metal
Though Wolves do have some high quality choices within the centre of the park in Ruben Neves, Matheus Nunes and Joao Moutinho, Lemina would supply a extra defence-minded choice and convey some robust tackling to the aspect.
He ranks within the prime 10% of European midfielders for tackles, blocks and clearances as per FBref, and in addition ranks extremely for passes and dribbles accomplished.
The 29-year-old will deliver Premier League expertise and may very well be the best signing to present the crew a lift in a crunch few months for the membership as they purpose to outlive.
