In dire need of defensive reinforcements, Wolverhampton Wanderers Tottenham Hotspur are reportedly battling to sign a Championship centre-back for new coach Vitor Pereira.
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Wolves' late 2-1 defeat to Ipswich Town sparked ugly scenes last time out, with Matheus Cunha at the heart of a bad moment, before that result was the final nail in the coffin of Gary O'Neill's Molinho era. The former Bournemouth boss has been shown the door as Wolves sit in 19th place and Five points away from safety in Premier League He has since been quickly replaced by Pereira.
Addressing fans for the first time since the man charged with keeping Wolves in the Premier League was appointed chairman Jeff Shi He told the club's official website: “We are delighted to welcome Vitor Pereira to Wolves as the new head coach of the men’s first team. Vitor is a highly respected and experienced coach who has had success across different leagues and will bring a fresh approach to the next test.
“This is a difficult moment for the club, and we want to thank Vitor for taking on this responsibility. We have full confidence in his ability to guide us on the right path and, together with the players and staff, the whole club will be united in supporting him to succeed.
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Now, with the January transfer window approaching, players in the Midlands could give Pereira an immediate boost. According to Caught Sneak, Wolves are now battling Tottenham to sign Pascal Struijk In a deal that will need to meet Leeds United's massive £25m price tag in 2025.
Both clubs have faced defensive shortcomings this season, with injuries and a lack of depth in the centre-back area proving to be a real handicap, but Wolves desperately cannot afford to miss such a target.
The “strong” Struijk can take the wolves to safety
It is difficult to look back at the end of O'Neill's reign and blame the manager for what Wolves currently find themselves in. The former boss simply wasn't supported enough when Max Kilmann left in the summer. When left to Mario Lemina to play out of position in a back three at times, failure always seemed inevitable.
In the new era, wolves can't make the same mistake. They must back Pereira and immediately welcome the defensive reinforcements they have been calling for since the summer. And this is the place It will boost you can come.
The Leeds defender has played a crucial role for the Whites this season, starting every match in the Championship as they look to return to the Premier League after two seasons of relegation. But before he has the chance to achieve that particular promotion, it is Wolves who can offer Struijk a place in the Premier League.
The centre-back has found himself in the spotlight this season, with the former Leeds coach Simon Grayson He told BBC Radio Leeds after the win over Watford in October, as reported by Inside Football: “He was strong and powerful, made some good saves there, won his headers and was winning free-kicks.”