Wolves look set to be one of England’s busiest clubs during the January transfer window.
The Old Gold want to make multiple signings. The club could also sanction some sales, including Sam Johnstone, who is available for transfer from Wolves.
Mario Lemina is another player linked with leaving Wolves. The Gabon international is a target for Saudi side Al Shabab and could complete a move before the end of the month.
In terms of incomings, Wolves’ owners have already agreed a deal to sign Stade Reims central defender Emmanuel Agbadou.
Vitor Pereira’s interest in centre-backs hasn’t ended there though.
Wolves still want to sign Kevin Danso
RC Lens defender Kevin Danso has been a long-time target for Wolves.
The Austrian defender is highly-regarded by Pereira, and, in an ideal world, would also join and work alongside the incoming Agbadou.
Signing the 26-year-old hasn’t been easy though. Danso has already rejected the chance to sign for Wolves.
However, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Old Gold’s pursuit isn’t over and the club could attempt to lure the defender to Molineux again before the close of the window though.
“That isn’t the end of Wolves’ business,” he said on NBC Sports. “They’re looking to bring in another central defender as well, if they can.
“Kevin Danso, formerly of Southampton, now at Lens, also in France, (is) among the options that they admire.”
Why does Vitor Pereira want to sign Danso?
Given the fact Pereira likes to set his Wolves first-team up with two wing-backs and three central defenders, his need for multiple defenders is obvious.
As things stand, and excluding Agbadou, Wolves have just four senior centre-backs. Craig Dawson and youngster Bastien Meupiyou are both out injured though — this makes Pereira’s options at the back very limited.
| Defender | Injury | Potential Return |
|---|---|---|
| Toti Gomes | Thigh | February 2025 |
| Nelson Semedo | Thigh | February 2025 |
| Craig Dawson | Lower Leg | February 2025 |
| Yerson Mosquera | Knee | June 2025 |
| Bastien Meupiyou | Knee | Unknown |
Danso has just over two years left on his contract and would be available for a modest fee. Having come through Reading and MK Dons’ youth academy before spending a season with Southampton, Danso also has experience of playing in England — critical for any player looking to move here from overseas.
The 26-year-old is also physically commanding. Standing at 6’2″ and quick across the ground, Danso fits the profile of the type of player Pereira has already hinted at wanting to sign.
During his three-and-a-half years at RC Lens, Danso, who has represented Austria on 24 occasions, has directly contributed to 10 goals in 127 games in all competitions.