Wolves are actually on the verge of reaching an settlement to signal a brand new defender for Vitor Pereira in what shall be his first signing in command of the Previous Gold, with an settlement having already been reached within the first week of the January switch window.
Wolves want defensive additions
For the reason that starting of the Premier League season, solely two sides have conceded extra objectives than Wolves. The Previous Gold have shipped 42 objectives in simply 19 video games, at a charge of two.21 per sport, although they’ve conceded simply twice within the three video games for the reason that arrival of Pereira to take over from Gary O’Neil.
Most objectives conceded within the Premier League 24/25 | ||
|---|---|---|
Membership | Targets conceded | Targets conceded per sport |
Southampton | 44 | 2.2 |
Leicester Metropolis | 44 | 2.2 |
Wolves | 42 | 2.21 |
West Ham | 39 | 1.95 |
Brentford | 35 | 1.75 |
Central to that downside has been defensive points, with the membership failing to adequately change Max Kilman following his £45m transfer to West Ham United, signing teenager Bastien Meupiyou who remains to be but to make his debut for the membership.
It has meant that each O’Neil and Pereira have needed to area experimental defences whether or not in a again 4 or a again three, with Matt Doherty the newest makeshift centre-back after a stint from Mario Lemina.
Now although, damage to Toti, who might miss as much as a month, has compelled Wolves into the switch market in a bid to try to rectify their defensive considerations as they appear so as to add to their ranks in a bid to keep away from relegation from the highest flight.
To that finish, they’re set to make important progress.
Wolves attain settlement to signal £16m defender
That comes as varied reviews declare that Wolves have now reached an settlement to signal Stade Reims centre-back Emmanuel Agbadou in a deal value a reported €20m (£16.6m).
Standing at 6ft 3 inches tall, the 27-year-old has been a key a part of Reims’ defence this season, serving to them concede simply 21 objectives in 16 video games and putting them firmly midtable.
An Ivory Coast worldwide, he’s already within the prime of his profession and will slot straight into Pereira’s aspect, although he’s extra accustomed to enjoying in a again 4 than a again three.
As per a report from Foot Mercato journalist Santi Aouna, Wolves have reached an settlement to pay “round €20m”, and also will pay the centre-back round £50,000 every week in wages.
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For that outlay, Wolves shall be getting an “distinctive lengthy ball participant” with “nice interception expertise” in keeping with scouting web site Idea Scouting on X, whereas he additionally manages over three tackles and interceptions per sport this season.
The deal gave the impression to be confirmed by the Reims President, who instructed reporters that “The 2 golf equipment have reached settlement. Identical factor for the participant. All he has to do is move his medical and signal his contract. Wolverhampton’s supply could not be refused.”
Although he shall be unable to face Nottingham Forest on Monday evening, it’s solely potential that Agbadou could possibly be registered in time to play a component in Wolves’ following sport, after they tackle Bristol Metropolis within the FA Cup.
