Wolves and the January transfer window
Analysing and debating what to expect from Wolves in the January transfer window - who could they sign and who might depart?
Tuesday 31 December 2019 13:33, UK
What has the manager said?
Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo said following his side's 1-0 defeat to Liverpool: "I truly believe there is a lot of space to improve because the way we do things, we have a very small squad.
"The players involved are basically the same as we had last season so if we can improve our performance and at the same time, now that the transfer window is open, try to bring things the team clearly needs - different characteristics - there is a lot of space to improve."
Earlier in December, he said: "There are decisions to be made. There is no element of taking it as it comes. I'm thinking every moment of my day about how things can be better for us. I think by myself, trying to see what happens.
"Of course we need players but now is a moment to work together to find the best decisions and the best players that will come. Every moment of the day, I'm thinking. I'm thinking about how things can be better for us - every day."
What did Wolves do in the summer?
Wolves' biggest summer business was landing Raul Jimenez on a permanent deal from Benfica, costing the club £30m. Leander Dendoncker also joined after a loan spell for an undisclosed fee and Patrick Cutrone cost £23m from AC Milan. Jesus Vallejo also made a loan move from Real Madrid.
Helder Costa went to Leeds on loan with an obligation to buy while Ethan Ebanks-Landell and Kortney Hause left for undisclosed fees. Ivan Cavaleiro also moved to Fulham on loan.
Who have they been linked with?
Dejan Kulusevski, Atalanta [November 23, Calciomercato]; Robin Koch, Freiburg [November 22, Daily Mail]; Hwang Hee-Chan, Red Bull Salzburg [Daily Mail]; Leonardo Campana, Barcelona SC [El Universo]
Who could depart?
Patrick Cutrone, Fiorentina [Daily Mail]; Jesus Vallejo, Real Madrid loan recall [Daily Mail];
Analysis: What to expect this January
Sky Sports News' reporter Anton Toloui...
"Wolves are looking to sign a physical, strong defensive midfielder that can also play at centre-back if needed.
"They are also looking to strengthen their attacking options with the signing of a hardworking striker, and Sky Sports News understands that one player of interest is the RB Salzburg forward Hwang-Hee Chan."
How to follow the January transfer window with Sky Sports
Sky Sports will bring you the very latest news from the January transfer market with the return of three shows.
Start your day with Good Morning Transfers at 9am as our team of reporters bring you the latest news and insight. Transfer Talk then follows at midday delivering analysis of the biggest stories. Then join us at 7pm for the definitive round-up of the day's news with The Transfer Show.
Meanwhile, the Transfer Talk podcast will also be back at the turn of the year with more expert analysis from here and across the continent.
And as well as tuning into Sky Sports News, don't miss a thing with our dedicated Transfer Centre blog.
