Wolverhampton Wanderers are monitoring Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Renato Sanches ahead of a potential move to the Premier League, according to reports.
The Lowdown: Previous failed deal
The Portuguese only made the move to the Parc des Princes from Lille last summer but has been heavily out of favour, having spent four separate periods on the sidelines through injury.
Christophe Galtierās playerās contract isnāt due to expire until 2027 but that hasnāt stopped Julen Lopetegui from setting his sights on him, and itās not the first time heās attracted interest from Molineux.
Sky Sports reported in 2021 that the Old Gold were in talks regarding a loan deal for the 25-year-old on deadline day but a move failed to materialise due to Lille refusing to lower their option to buy fee during negotiations.
The Latest: Wolves monitoring Sanches
According to 90min, PSG are āprepared to part waysā with Sanches at the end of the season and there are already a whole host of clubs lining up to secure his services.
Wolves, Liverpool, Tottenham, Newcastle and Aston Villa all āappreciateā the midfielder and are being ākept informedā of his situation in the French capital.
The English clubs hold a āsignificant interestā in their target, who is claimed to have been ācourtedā by some of his potential suitors even before his move to PSG.
Italian giants AC Milan are also ākeenā on completing a deal.
The Verdict: Neves successor?
Sanches has been dubbed a ātop-class roaming playmakerā by talent scout Jacek Kulig, and with captain Ruben Neves reportedly ready to quit this summer, he would be the perfect successor.
The Adidas-sponsored ace currently ranks in the 97th percentile for most progressive passes per game and this desire to push his team higher up the pitch and contribute to efforts in the final third has proven to be effective when it comes to finding the back of the net.
The Lisbon native has scored 17 goals and provided 20 assists since the start of his career, which has seen him win 15 trophies at both club and international level, bringing a much-needed winning mentality to the Midlands.
Lopeteguiās target also has the versatility to operate in all five positions across the midfield, making him an attractive option on the market and indeed one to have at the bossā disposal.
Finally, Sanches shares the same agent as nine of the current Wolves players – Jorge Mendes’ GestiFute – so this could potentially give them an edge over their competitors when it comes to trying to get a deal over the line.
