Wolves could still sign a replacement for outgoing winger Adama Traore in the next two days, according to journalist Ryan Taylor.
The Lowdown: Traore off to Barcelona
The Spaniard is on the verge of completing a return to Barcelona, having initially spent time in the club’s academy before making four first-team appearances.
Traore will join the Catalan giants on loan initially but the deal could become permanent at the end of the season (Sky Sports).
With the winger leaving Molineux and no replacement lined up yet, it could be argued that Wolves are looking light in attacking areas between now and the end of the season.
The Latest: Journalist talks up new signing
Speaking to Give Me Sport, however, Taylor claimed a new face could still arrive before deadline day ends on Monday:
“If Traore completes his move, he’ll (Bruno Lage) probably push for another signing within the final days of the window.”
The Verdict: Is it needed?
In an ideal world, a ready-made replacement for Traore would arrive in the coming days, ensuring Lage isn’t left with a lack of attacking depth.
That being said, Traore wasn’t a key starter for Wanderers – he has started 10 out of 21 Premier League matches this season – and the returning Pedro Neto could feel like a new signing after a long injury absence.
Should Traore leave permanently in the summer, they should receive big money for him, at which point it is vital that Wolves use the funds effectively on new signings. Perhaps that would be better than rushing into a January deal.
In other news, Wolves have suffered a transfer blow regarding one player. Find out who it is here.