Although the season still has some way to go, clubs are already turning their attention to the summer transfer window, and Wolves are no exception.
The Premier League announced changes to the summer transfer window which will see the trading period begin earlier than usual.
As a result, clubs are preparing their end-of-season business, and for Wolves, not only does that mean Matheus Cunha is likely to move on sooner than expected, but Fosun could make an ambitious approach to sign Jadon Sancho.
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How Jadon Sancho compares to Matheus Cunha this season
An unusual situation is brewing with Sancho.
Although a Manchester United player, the winger is currently out on loan with Chelsea, and despite the Blues having a mandatory option to buy him, there is also a clause to void their buy option.
Considering triggering the clause, worth around £5 million, Sancho could be heading back to Old Trafford before being shipped straight back out again.
Because of this unusual situation, Wolves are interested in signing Sancho as a direct replacement for Cunha in a cut-price deal that could see the 25-year-old given another chance to get his stalled career back on track.
Surprisingly, despite his performances being scrutinised and his talent questioned, Sancho doesn’t compare too badly with Cunha, who is having an excellent individual campaign.
Although slightly different types of forwards, Sancho, like Cunha, is most effective when played on the left-hand side.
Not an outright goalscorer, Sancho’s inclusion would probably require Vitor Pereira to add a more natural, and central, finisher.
Nevertheless, with the pair stacking up well against each other, Wolves’ interest in a deal — less costly than Cunha’s potential transfer — may be more justified than initially feared.
Other options more realistic
Even though Sancho’s value has plummeted since his failed transfer to Manchester United in 2021, he is still not the smartest target to pursue.
His form peaked long before his reputation ever did, and, despite being Europe’s most exciting winger earlier in his career, is now nothing more than a bit-part player.
Admittedly, the winger’s performances haven’t been as bad as some were expecting when he left Manchester United, but it’s important to remember he’s producing these numbers while in a Chelsea squad that dominates possession most games — that wouldn’t be the case at Molineux.
For the benefit of all involved, including Sancho himself, Fosun should look elsewhere for a player whose revival carries far less attention.