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Bad news for Vitor Pereira as ‘supreme’ Wolves star is on the radar of ‘top’ European clubs 

Vitor Pereira may have to brace himself for a summer fire sale as some of his star talents continue to get linked with moves out of Wolves.

For starters, Matheus Cunha is destined to depart Molineux in the summer. Cunha signed a new contract in January, which included a £62.5 million release clause.

The 25-year-old has 13 goals in all competitions and several big clubs wanted to sign Cunha, with an opportunity set to present itself in a few months.

Wolves’ talisman isn’t the only one being linked with a move away, as midfielder Joao Gomes has interest from Manchester United, Liverpool and Arsenal.

Meanwhile, Rayan Ait-Nouri was wanted by Liverpool, Chelsea and multiple other clubs, resulting in worries of him departing and he isn’t the only wing-back attracting interest.

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European clubs want to sign Wolves star Hugo Bueno

According to Spanish outlet AS, multiple ‘top’ European clubs are keeping tabs on left wing-back Hugo Bueno after his performances on loan for Feyenoord.

The 22-year-old has excelled as a wing-back for the Dutch giants and on Tuesday night, Bueno helped Feyenoord reach the last 16 of the Champions League, providing an inch-perfect assist for Julian Carranza.

The Spain under-21 international was rarely used under Gary O’Neil at Wolves and his stock and value have unsurprisingly skyrocketed while out on loan.

Barcelona were previously interested in Bueno and they could be one of multiple sides tracking his progress ahead of the summer.

But in a transfer window that could see Cunha and Ait-Nouri depart, Wolves must hold firm and prevent him from leaving.

Bueno can be integral under Vitor Pereira

Bueno was dubbed ‘supreme’ for his performances at the Dutch giants, becoming an invaluable weapon down their left flank.

With Robin van Persie set to become Feyenoord manager, the Spaniard could begin to see even more improvements to his attacking play, ready for when he returns to Wolves.

Currently, Bueno ranks in the top 2% of Champions League defenders this season for crosses into the penalty area and the top 17% for assists, evincing his qualities as a creative outlet.

Under the guidance of Pereira and providing they remain in the Premier League, the Wolves loanee should get his opportunity to flourish as a wing-back.

Position Team Played MP Won W Drawn D Lost L For GF Against GA Diff GD Points Pts
15 Man UtdManchester United25 8 5 12 28 35 -7 29
16 West HamWest Ham25 7 6 12 29 47 -18 27
17 WolvesWolves25 5 4 16 35 54 -19 19
18 IpswichIpswich25 3 8 14 23 50 -27 17
19 LeicesterLeicester25 4 5 16 25 55 -30 17

The future of Ait-Nouri is uncertain, and Bueno arguably fits into Pereira’s system more, seeing him fire ammunition into Jorgen Strand Larsen.

That is a tantalising prospect and one of several reasons why Wolves must keep the wing-back beyond the summer.