‘An option’ - Wolves interest confirmed in £21.6m-rated Leeds United midfield target
The latest transfer news as Wolves and Leeds United lock horns to sign a La Liga star.
Wolverhampton Wanderers reportedly remain interested in signing Getafe attacking midfielder Christantus Uche.
The Old Gold are in the market for a new midfielder this summer following the loan departure of Tommy Doyle to Birmingham City. Vitor Pereira would ideally like to sign someone who can play in a variety of roles and Uche, who recently enjoyed a terrific breakthrough season in La Liga with Getafe, certainly fits that bill.
Just 22 years of age, Uche played 33 times in La Liga last term, scoring four goals and providing six assists. The Geria international played in a host of roles including centre-forward, attacking midfield, central midfield and defensive midfield, showing off his immense versatility.
Uche ‘an option’ for Wolves
Speculation around Uche appeared to have died off after a flurry of reports at the start of the summer, but Wolves are seemingly still keen on the Nigerian. Journalist Ben Jacobs reports Uche is ‘an option’ for Wolves, though it’s clarified there’s nothing advanced at this stage.
Wanderers’ recruitment team appreciate Uche’s quality but the focus is currently on other positions as Pereira seeks to address a host of issues with his squad. One of those problem areas was at right wing-back, but that’s now been addressed by the announced signing of Jackson Tchatchoua from Hellas Verona.
Signed for around £10.8 million, Tchatchoua comes in as a direct replacement for Nelson Semedo. Ki-Jana Hoever has been deployed at right wing-back recently but Tchatchoua, who has two full seasons in Serie A under his belt, is likely to replace him immediately.
Wolves will be eager to bounce back this weekend after a heavy 4-0 defeat to Manchester City – and Tchatchoua’s arrival could boost their chances as the Old Gold travel away to AFC Bournemouth. Right wing-back isn’t the only position Wanderers need to improve in, though, with central defence and attack lacking depth and quality.
Leeds United lodged enquiry for Uche
Wolves aren’t the only Premier League team to have been linked with Uche, with Leeds United among those to have been tipped as one of the midfielder’s most likely suitors. According to The Athletic, Leeds spoke direclly to Getafe in July about the possibility of signing him.
Uche, who could give Marshall Munetsi a run for his money in the versatility debate, was also linked with a potential move to Wolves as early as July. At the time, AS reported - via Sport Witness - that Wolves, Leeds and Brighton & Hove Albion had all expressed ‘genuine interest’ in signing Uche.
Said to be valued at around €20 million (£17.4m) by Getafe, Uche impressed scouts with his exploits in the Spanish top flight throughout 2024/25. The Nigerian may only have one proper full campaign in the bank but his potential was clear to see as he stood out in a Getafe side which finished 13th in La Liga.