Rayan Ait-Nouri could leave Molineux this summer, and Wolves would be wise to sign a replacement similar to the Algerian.
The 23-year-old has been on fire for Wolves this season, with Ait-Nouri earning widespread praise for his performances on the left flank.
Liverpool have been alerted by Ait-Nouri’s displays and are now considering an approach for the former Angers man ahead of the summer window.
With the Premier League’s best sniffing around, Wolves would be wise to line up a viable replacement, and one Ligue 1 star presents himself as the perfect option.
Diego Moreira would be perfect Rayan Ait-Nouri replacement
Ait-Nouri has become a vital part of Vitor Pereira’s five-back system, with his skill and athleticism being key in Wolves’ style of play.
So when it comes to finding the Algerian’s replacement, they must also be able to drag Wolves up the pitch, whether that be through passing or dribbling.
This is something Diego Moreira could provide the Molineux outfit, with the Strasbourg youngster profiling very similarly to the Wolves wing-back.
The stats from Sofascore below show that both wing-backs thrive going forward, contributing to over one key pass a game, which has led to both notching seven assists apiece this season.
With Wolves often playing a counter-attacking system, dribbling through the thirds is a key element of Pereira’s attack, and both players enjoy huge success in this area.
Moreira currently averages slightly more successful dribbles per game (1.85) compared to Ait-Nouri (1.64), something which suggests he would have no problems adjusting to Wolves’ attacking needs.
Wolves could make profit from Moreira and Ait-Nouri deals
The stats suggest Moreira could be an ideal pickup for Wolves this summer, but the Molineux outfit could face a tough task securing the 20-year-old’s signature.
That is because, according to TuttoJuve, Italian giants Juventus are interested in the wing-back’s services this summer, with the Serie A side expecting the youngster to cost not much more than £17m.
This sort of fee could tempt Pereira’s side into a move, especially with Wolves wanting £40m for Ait-Nouri.
So if Wolves can cash in on the Algerian to the tune of £40m, they could use half of that fee to fund their move for Moreira, leaving them with a nice £20m spare in the bank.