Wolves could potentially sanction a loan move for Ki-Jana Hoever this summer, and it could mean a first-team chance for Bendeguz Bolla at Molineux.
The Dutchman has struggled for minutes again in 2021/22, playing second fiddle to Nelson Semedo.
The star has come in for odd appearances, but has been unable to oust his Portuguese teammate.
Back in March, Hoever started against Crystal Palace when Semedo was injured.
Midway through the first-half though, Hoever himself got injured and had to make way for Jonny Castro Otto.
After the game, Hoever received a very public dressing down from Bruno Lage, who called into question his preparation for the game.
Hoever hasn’t had any first-team minutes since.
According to journalist Tim Spiers who spoke on the Talking Wolves End of Season podcast, the club will now consider sending him out on loan, and his former club Ajax are apparently keen on him.
If he does depart, that opens up a space in the squad for somebody.
Given Jonny is capable of playing on the right, it doesn’t feel particularly likely the club will use the transfer market to bring someone else in.
It would make much more sense to turn to someone who is already at the club.
And Bendeguz Bolla could be the man to get an opportunity.
The 22-year-old, who signed for the club last summer from Fehervar for an £800,000 fee, has just enjoyed a productive loan campaign with Grasshoppers.
He scored four goals and made three assists across 32 appearances for the club.
Bendeguz Bolla may have chance to stake claim in pre-season, and Wolves first-team chance could beckon if Hoever goes
It would be no surprise if Hoever did go out on loan.
Wolves likely won’t want to sell, because they know a loan could help him get back on track and also increase his market value.
Bolla could potentially be his replacement at Molineux.
He’s had a good season with Grasshoppers, and is among the nominees for their Player of the Season award.
He’s actually a couple of years older than Hoever, and Lage may feel that he could be worth a place in his squad for 2022/23.