Wolves could soon reintroduce themselves in the transfer market as the Old Gold have been linked to another forward.
Gary O’Neil’s side got to work early this summer, welcoming Jorgen Strand Larsen, Pedro Lima and Rodrigo Gomes at the start of July.
Before the window opened, Tommy Doyle had agreed to make his loan move from Manchester City permanent, kicking things off strongly for Wolves in the transfer window.
Now, it looks like O’Neil and Matt Hobbs are ready to delve back into the market to capture another attacking option before deadline day.
What Wolves target Emmanuel Latte Lath did better than anyone else last season
This week, reports have suggested that Wolves are interested in Emmanuel Latte Lath, who netted 16 goals in the Championship last season.
The claims come from Italian outlet Tuttomercatoweb, who named Wolves alongside Monaco and RB Salzburg as those eyeing the striker.
Latte Lath, who is a product of Atalanta’s academy, was impressive in the Championship last term at Middlesbrough, as highlighted by his numbers going forward.
As cited by FBref, the Ivorian led the way in the English second tier with his stellar average of 1.76 shots on target per 90, a level of performance that no other forwards in the league could contend with.
It’s a particularly impressive statistic to lead the way in, as it demonstrates how active the forward is in front of goal and how accurate his efforts on goal were on a per-90 basis.
Why Gary O’Neil will be excited by Latte Lath’s numbers in 2023/24
The 25-year-old’s presence in the final third last season is something that will capture the attention of O’Neil at Wolves.
Last term, the Englishman made it clear that he was yearning for a number nine to add to his ranks, with the likes of Matheus Cunha and Hwang Hee-chan filling in to cover for the vacant spot in the spearhead of attack.
Now, the manager could have the perfect set-up to take into the 2024/25 campaign if links to Latte Lath are to be believed, with Wolves now having two options to command the box going forward.
The signing of Strand Larsen was crucial to allowing O’Neil to revert to a back four, with the prospect of the boss adding another striker to the mix only bolstering his options.
It would be a smart decision for Wolves to further explore the possibility of striking a deal for Latte Lath, who was praised for his ‘clinical’ approach to play for Boro in the Championship last term.