Borussia Dortmund manager Edin Terzic has spoken about Raphael Guerreiro, amid reported interest from Wolves.
The Portugal international is now into the final few months of his contract with the club.
Guerreiro can walk away as a free agent at the end of the season.
Unsurprisingly, this fact means a whole host of clubs are interested in acquiring his services – with Wolves being mentioned as keen last month.
There were also reports that Dortmund were keen to tie him down to a new deal.
Now, some comments from Terzic about the player and his future have surfaced.
As quoted by Der Western, he said: “We know he can have a big impact on our game. I think he likes being with us. We have to discuss the rest behind closed doors and not in front of microphones.”
Guerreiro has been in fantastic form for Dortmund recently.
The 29-year-old has made nine assists so far in 2023, which is the most of any player in the top five leagues in Europe.
He currently leads the way for assists in the Bundesliga.
That is very impressive for a player who primarily plays as a left-back. But Guerreiro often moves into midfield positions due to his technical quality.
Wolves are thought to be keen on Guerreiro.
There could be a need to strengthen at left-back in the summer. Rayan Ait-Nouri has missed the last two matchday squads for Wolves and has previously had interest in him from big clubs.
And Jonny Castro Otto has struggled this season. It may be that Wolves are open to offers for the Spaniard.
Raphael Dortmund seem to want to keep Raphael Guerreiro but Wolves must keep an eye on the situation
Terzic’s comments indicate that the desire is to keep Guerreiro.
He certainly does have a big impact for them, and it would really sting them to lose him for nothing. He’s a full-back with an impressively creative eye.
A potential positive for Wolves is that Guerreiro has not extended yet. Given we are now in mid-April, that may give the club hope Guerreiro won’t sign a new contract.
You would think if he wanted to stay, a renewal would have been sorted by now.
Perhaps he is keen to start a new chapter. He’s been with Dortmund since 2016, and might fancy a crack at the Premier League.