Wolves register interest in 14 G/A Ipswich Town target who is out of contract in the summer - report
Wolves are eyeing up a move for an exciting Bristol City talent, reports suggest
Wolves have emerged as contenders to sign in-demand Bristol City playmaker Anis Mehmeti in the January transfer window.
The Old Gold are in the market to strengthen their attacking options after a dismal first half of the season which has seen them pick up just eight points from their opening 22 league matches.
Wolves are 14 points away from safety and likely to be relegated to the Championship but still want to ensure that they can finish the season as strongly as possible and lay the foundations for a productive campaign next year no matter what division they are competing in.
Wolves 'register interest’ in Mehmeti
Football Insider claims Wolves are interested in signing Bristol City star Mehmeti this month.
Mehmeti is the joint second highest player in the Championship in terms of overall goal involvements (14) with an impressive eight goals and six assists in the league this season while often playing in a central attacking midfield position.
He’s made massive progress in the last few years since arriving from League One side Wycombe Wanderers and is regarded as one of the most exciting talents in the division.
The 25-year-old, who has represented Albania at international level on five occasions, is a pivotal player in the Bristol City team that have ambitions of qualifying for the play-offs for a second season in a row. He’s formed an immense partnership with Emil Riis in attack and is central to the team’s style of play.
However, despite efforts to tie him down to a new deal, contract talks between Mehmeti have dragged on throughout the season, meaning as things stand he’s due to leave the club on a free transfer in the summer.
Wolves may use this as a prime opportunity to sign him for a cut-price figure so that he can help the team in the short-term.
The Old Gold, however, aren’t alone in their pursuit of Mehmeti, with Championship promotion hopefuls Ipswich Town also being mentioned as potential suitors by the same outlet.
The Tractor Boys are second in the Championship and on course to return to the top-flight at the first time of asking after a significant upturn in results.
What would Mehmeti bring to Wolves?
Wolves are the lowest scoring team in the Premier League, and one that’s consistently struggled to break teams down and create chances across the season.
Both Jhon Arias and Fer Lopez haven’t lived up to expectations in the creative midfield positions, while Jorgen Strand Larsen has looked a shadow of his former self since his failed move over the summer.
Wolves lack creativity and could benefit from someone of Mehmeti’s ilk due to his technical qualities, composure in possession and his end product in the final third.
Mehmeti looks capable of making the jump up to the Premier League and has also proven throughout the past year and half that he’s an outstanding performer at Championship level. He also plays in a Bristol City team that is set up in a similar formation to Wolves which should in theory make the transition seamless if a deal was to be agreed.