Looking towards the summer transfer window with their Premier League safety all but sealed, Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly set their sights on signing a La Liga star ahead of interest from Manchester City.
Wolves set sights on La Liga midfielder
With Premier League action set to return next week, Wolves must finish what they started and secure their place in England’s top flight for another season. As things stand, Vitor Pereira’s side sit as many as nine points clear of the relegation zone and have the chance to extend that number with games against both Ipswich Town and Leicester City fast approaching.
Once their Premier League place is confirmed, those in the Midlands will have the chance to turn their focus towards what could be a tumultuous summer transfer window, which looks destined to feature a Matheus Cunha exit.
The Brazilian put pen to paper on a new deal at Molineux in January, but ensured that his new contract included a release clause worth £63m. Now, amid interest from the likes of Arsenal, the talented forward seems destined to depart for a hefty fee.
What that departure will do, however, is hand Pereira some much-needed funds in pursuit of one particular La Liga talent. According to Estadio Deportivo, as relayed by Sports Witness, Wolves are now eyeing a move to sign Sergi Altimira from Celta Vigo ahead of Manchester City this summer.
The midfielder reportedly has a release clause worth around €50m (£42m), so certainly won’t come cheap. It is a fee that will become far easier for Wolves to match if Cunha heads for the exit door though.
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As for Altimira, amid interest from both Manchester City and Wolves, he may be forced to make a crucial decision when the summer arrives. Whilst joining up with Pep Guardiola may seem the more prestigious path, those in the Midlands could offer the crucial guarantee of game time.
"Fantastic" Altimira could partner Gomes
In a move that would replace Mario Lemina, who swapped Wolves for Galatasaray in January, Wolves could form an impressive partnership between Joao Gomes and Betis star Altimira. Dubbed “fantastic” by Spanish reporter Mateo Gonzalez earlier this season, the 23-year-old may yet become the first signing of Pereira’s first full season in charge.
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Whilst Gomes’ numbers highlight the standards that he’s reached at Wolves and how far Altimira has to come, the Spaniard would undoubtedly learn from the Brazilian if he completed a move to the Midlands this summer.
There’s every reason why Manchester City have their sights set on the young midfielder and securing his signature would be an impressive coup for Wolves this summer.
Luring him away from City’s clutches should prove to be far easier once their Premier League place is confirmed too. Once safety is theirs, Wolves would be wise to make their move to sign the Betis star as soon as possible.