Wolves are braced for a busy end to the January transfer window. The Old Gold still want to make more signings and could be close to securing one of their longest targets.
Plunged into the relegation zone after losing at home to Arsenal last weekend, Vitor Pereira is very much up against it as he looks to retain the side’s top-flight status.
There are no easy fixtures in the Premier League so having a wealth of options is important. Unfortunately, Wolves aren’t blessed with quality in depth, so new signings are needed before next week’s transfer Deadline Day.
Pereira has already confirmed he wants a new centre-back and midfielder. Consequently, Wolves have made an offer to sign Soungoutou Magassa from Monaco and remain in discussions for a defender.
Kevin Danso to Wolves back on
Despite wanting to sign Kevin Danso from RC Lens for most of the window, Wolves have yet to get a deal across the line.
The Old Gold looked to be well out of the chase for the Austrian after other clubs entered the mix. Both Aston Villa and Juventus have expressed an interest in signing Danso.
However, even though Danso has been in talks to join Juventus, according to Sebastien Denis, those negotiations have now broken down.
🚨#RCL 🔴🟡
— Sébastien Denis (@sebnonda) February 1, 2025
❌negos rompus avec la Juve pour Kevin Danso
🔜 Wolverhampton repasse en pôle pour récupérer le joueur en prêt
➡️ l’objectif pour Danso est de s’exposer en Premier League pendant quelques mois, ce qui peut être parfait aussi bien pour le joueur que pour le RC Lens… https://t.co/wDFzXMySwm pic.twitter.com/pqNR0TjsLQ
Although there is clearly still a lot of work to be done before an agreement can be reached, Wolves are once again viewed as the team in ‘pole position’ to secure the 26-year-old’s signature.
Loan likeliest option
Working out Danso’s immediate future is top priority for RC Lens, who understandably don’t want the saga dragging for much longer.
While all options remain open, Danso leaving France on a six-month loan before moving on a permanent in the summer is the likeliest outcome.
If Wolves can sign the 26-year-old, Pereira’s chances of surviving the drop will be significantly boosted.
Not only that but at the end of the season, should the Old Gold overcome the threat of relegation, they’ll be in a much better position to negotiate Danso’s permanent transfer.
During his four years at RC Lens, the centre-back, who has two-and-a-half years left on his contract, has directly contributed to 10 goals in 128 games in all competitions.