Manager in demand makes Wolves transfer agreement his ‘priority’ as £10m price set

Charlie Haffenden
By Charlie Haffenden

Football Journalist

Published 11th Jun 2024, 09:59 BST
Chiquinho has played just nine times for Wolves at a senior level, though he did contribute three assists in those games.Chiquinho has played just nine times for Wolves at a senior level, though he did contribute three assists in those games.
Chiquinho has played just nine times for Wolves at a senior level, though he did contribute three assists in those games. | Wolves via Getty Images
Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to bag around £10 million as an in demand manager is keen on signing a wantaway player.

The Old Gold are set to enter talks with Sporting Lisbon over the potential sale of Chiquinho, a winger who spent last season on loan at Famalicão in Liga Portugal.

Signed in 2021 for around £3 million, the now 24-year-old has only made nine senior appearances for Wolves. He spent half a campaign on loan at Stoke City but only played four times before joining Famalicão for a far more successful season last time around.

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Chiquinho impressed in his home nation, scoring five goals and making four assists in 27 league matches. He displayed quite the competitive streak as he received 10 yellow cards and one red in that period but his desire was appreciated.

Despite a decent 2023/24, Chiquinho is unlikely to be in Wolves’ plans for next season. Gary O’Neil’s side must sell up in order to complete any big-money transfer business, so the winger is probably one of those who will be seen as dispensable.

Sporting ‘considering’ Wolves swoop

Portuguese outlet O Jogo reports there’s already a potential suitor for Chiquinho and it’s not just any ordinary club. Champions Sporting Lisbon, coached by in-demand manager Ruben Amorim, are said to have expressed an interest in signing Chiquinho.

Chiquinho has played just nine times for Wolves at a senior level, though he did contribute three assists in those games.Chiquinho has played just nine times for Wolves at a senior level, though he did contribute three assists in those games.
Chiquinho has played just nine times for Wolves at a senior level, though he did contribute three assists in those games. | Wolves via Getty Images

It’s claimed Wolves have asked for around £10 million to sell the winger and Sporting are considering making a bid. Amorim wants to add to his wide options and has been impressed by not only Chiquinho’s numbers but also his physicality. The attacker’s defensive work rate is said to be appreciated, too.

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It’s definitely a deal that makes sense for Wanderers as Rodrigo Gomes, another Portuguese wide player, is set to arrive from Braga for £12.7 million. The 20-year-old, who can play as a right-back or on either wing, enjoyed a brilliant breakthrough season as he scored seven and assisted seven in 30 Liga Portugal matches.

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