Dion Sanderson: Young Wolves defender could be set for Birmingham City return

A change in situation at Wolves prompts boss Bruno Lage to reconsider
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Wolves centre-back Dion Sanderson could make a quickfire return to local rivals Blues after the Black Country side’s number of Covid cases reduced.

Sanderson, 22, was recalled from a season-long loan at St Andrew’s at the start of the month as cover for Wolves, who also had Willy Boly injured and Romain Saiss at the Africa Cup of Nations.

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However, with Toti Gomes impressing on his first Wolves start against Southampton following his recall from Swiss outfit Grasshoppers - and the Covid situation improving - Molineux boss Bruno Lage has decided Sanderson can go back out on loan again.

Blues have since signed rising 19-year-old Manchester United star Teden Mengi on loan for the remainder of their Championship campaign and the centre-back made an impressive debut at Preston on Saturday.

Blues are also in negotiations to bring in Fulham defender Alfie Mawson on a permanent deal but, if that transfer fails to materialise, then Sanderson could well find himself moving back down the M6 having enjoyed his initial stint in the Second City.

Regardless, Birmingham boss Lee Bowyer is known to be working to a tight budget so the availability of Sanderson may yet see him decide to park the Mawson move until the summer in a bid to strengthen his squad permanently in other areas.

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Bristol City and Queens Park Rangers are also known admirers of Sanderson, who impressed hugely whilst on loan at Sunderland in League One last season.

Should Sanderson – who is athletic and very comfortable on the ball - unexpectedly feature for Wolves before they sanction a loan spell, then he would only be allowed to return to St Andrew’s as FIFA rules stipulate a player can only represent two clubs in one season.

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