Transfer
Wolves eye up move for Alexander Djiku
Wolverhampton Wanderers are eyeing up a January transfer for a centre-back…
What’s the information?
Firstly of the month, French outlet Foot Mercato claimed Wolves had been within the hunt for Strasbourg defender Alexander Djiku alongside Sevilla and now Ghana Soccernet confirms that the membership are set to make one other supply for the participant within the January switch window.
After losing Willy Boly and Leander Dendoncker, Bruno Lage shall be determined so as to add one other defensive choice to his aspect however may want to attend just a few months.
The 28-year-old solely has one year remaining on his present deal and will signal a pre-contract settlement initially of the 12 months.
Think about him and Nathan Collins
Lage signed Collins in the summertime and he has shaped a strong partnership with Max Kilman since becoming a member of, retaining three clear sheets in seven matches.
That mentioned, with no Boly or Conor Coady, it’s removed from a secret that Wolves want so as to add one other defender or two to their squad. Subsequently, signing Djiku, who’s getting into his peak years, could be a constructive transfer by Lage and judging by his attributes, he could possibly be the proper tonic for Collins and Kilman.
The Ghanaian has gained 17 caps for his nation and represented them within the African Cup of Nations again in January, the place he was a standout performer regardless of them failing to advance to the knockout stage. Certainly, solely three gamers averaged the next common score with the defender averaging 7.03 for his shows.
His performances had been so good that he was crowned the Ghana footballer of the 12 months in July and he has carried this manner into the present season with Strasbourg.
In eight Ligue 1 matches, Djiku presently leads the Strasbourg squad for SofaScore score (7.2), correct passes per recreation (46.1), and correct lengthy balls per recreation (6.8), displaying a powerful passing capability that proves he can efficiently construct assaults from the center of the defence.
Ought to Wolves signal Djiku?
The defender has additionally made a median of two tackles per recreation (2nd within the squad) and 1.9 interceptions (third). He’s clearly one of many crew’s most constant performers this season and this has not gone unnoticed with Wolves’ curiosity.
A transfer to Molineux would permit Lage to type a strong spine with Collins and Djiku working on the coronary heart of the defence.
Zach Lowy described Djiku as “very underrated” as Sevilla had been on the lookout for a defender to exchange the departed Diego Carlos, though a transfer by no means materialised.
The La Liga aspect’s loss may very a lot be Lage’s achieve when January comes round. Though if he impresses on the upcoming World Cup, there may be a bunch of potential suitors lining as much as make their transfer.
