Wolves technical director Scott Sellars has said the club will not do a huge amount of business in this month’s transfer window.
He said that he does not want to buy players for the sake of it despite Bruno Lage currently operating with a small squad.
Lage recently said he wants a new central defender, winger and forward in the winter market, but Sellars’ comments suggest he may not get them.
“It’s hard to predict what happens in any transfer window, but it’s certain that we won’t bring in a large number of new signings, and firstly we will focus on providing Lage with immediate back up at a time when all clubs are suffering with injuries and Covid issues, and at the same time give opportunities to our young players who have been doing so well out on loan.
“January is always difficult because clubs don’t want to let players go, especially with the uncertainty of the current circumstances.
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“It’s difficult to get the targets you want, and as a football club, we won’t buy players for the sake of it to make up numbers. We’d rather use the young players out on loan, and wait for our injured players to come back, than spend money on players who aren’t going to improve the squad we already have.
“Finding better players than what you’ve already got, as you go through the leagues and progress, is tougher. We’ve got a fantastic squad, whose mentality, work ethic, professionalism and focus is outstanding, and that’s why we’re in the position we are.”
So how have Sellars’ comments gone down? Some fans will no doubt be disappointed, having waited patiently for January and hoped that would be the time that the club would back the manager.
There were others on Twitter who understood the logic behind Sellars’ comments; they are happy with the squad as it is now and do not want funds squandered on players during a window which is hard for clubs to get quality in.
It is likely that the fanbase will remain split in their opinion on this topic but Sellars has made the state of affairs quite clear and here is how that went down online…
Rather them be honest and transparent. Under FFP til the summer. We need a box to box midfielder so disappointed that that won’t happen yet but we’re having a great season and we still have gears to go up
— Shane /\_/\ (@cyanlight_) January 5, 2022
We give Neves and Adama new contracts then.
— Matt 🐺 ◣ ◢ (@SouthBankMatt) January 5, 2022
We give Neves and Adama new contracts then.
— Matt 🐺 ◣ ◢ (@SouthBankMatt) January 5, 2022
Hear me out, I'm taking a positive from this
— Oni Khalid (@onikhalidayo) January 5, 2022
Neves and Adama are definitely STAYING.
But wtf 😦😦 just bring in Renato and we'd be happy
I’m happy to give Jordao, Sanderson and Giles a go… we’ll never know unless we try. Might be another Kilman in there.
— DavidC 💙 (@oldgoldwulf) January 5, 2022
That said, I still think we need a Sanchez type in our central midfield – and a decent striker to pair up with / or to replace Raul when he’s not producing.
I get it, and I back the approach, however…if this club wants to really progress then they have to invest in quality that'll raise the bar within the squad. Quality that won't be on the bench or being disruptive, but quality that'll be first on the team sheet every game.#wwfc
— Dave Harris (@daveaitch) January 5, 2022
Checking the comments. Just have a think. I'm lucky to see us in the Prem and staying in it. Wasn't too long ago I was in the South Bank on a freezing Tues night watching 4th Div football. Would I like to see more quality signings? It's a YES but let's be real. Roll on the summer
— Cawboy67 (@JamesCawley67) January 5, 2022
Totally makes sense this does, only if u keep ya top players tho.. semedo, neves,adama must be priority, sighn hwang and trincoa summer, johnny and neto boly to come back, The squad then looks strong 🐺❤️
— joe norton (@joeydingle) January 6, 2022
I mean that’s the best squad in my lifetime. Likes of Sanderson Mosquera Jordao Giles need a chance before we start spending for sake of it. We’ve seen what can be found with Kilman. pic.twitter.com/ZION4n4RAU
— Mark Evans (@ev123uk) January 5, 2022
Completely missing the point. Strengthen to improve, regardless of injuries and absentees. Got a great opportunity to get back into Europe and a coach who is clearly doing well with limited resources. Be such a shame to miss out, risk losing key players because of not backing him
— Dan Mason (@DannyMason11) January 5, 2022
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