Wolves man 'edging closer' to summer transfer as Sheffield United target deal
Wolves have the chance to freshen up their squad this summer when the window opens
Wolves won 3-0 at home to Leicester City on Saturday afternoon. They comfortably saw off the Foxes to pick up another three points. Matheus Cunha, Jorgan Strand Larsen and Rodrigo Gomes were on the scoresheet at Molineux.
Vitor Pereira has done an impressive job since taking over earlier this season. He was picked as their replacement for Gary O’Neil. The Portuguese boss has since adapted well to life in England.
Wolves exit latest regarding Tommy Doyle
Wolves midfielder Tommy Doyle is ‘edging closer’ to an exit this summer, as per The Mirror. The report suggests Sheffield United are ‘keen’ on signing him but their chances of a deal depend on whether they are promoted from the Championship. His contract expires in June 2028.
Doyle, 23, joined his current club in 2023 on an initial loan deal that was later made permanent. He has since made 58 appearances in all competitions, 26 of which have come this season, and he has chipped in with one goal. However, his game time has dried up over recent times.
The Mancunian started his career at Manchester City and rose up through their academy ranks. He was a regular at various different youth levels for the North West outfit as a youngster and went on to play 11 times for the first-team. The ex-England youth international was also loaned out from the Etihad Stadium to Hamburg, Cardiff City and Sheffield United to get some experience under his belt.
Doyle was a hit during his time with the Blades at Bramall Lane. Chris Wilder would be open to bringing him back to Bramall Lane if possible. However, they have missed out on the top two to Burnley and Leeds United and will need to go up via the play-offs now which is always a gamble.
What has Vitor Pereira said about Tommy Doyle’s future?
Pereira hasn’t ruled out a departure for Doyle when this term is over. He has said: “Usually, at the end of a season, I have a conversation with the players to understand If I have a conversation with a player and they say they are not happy because they want to play, and I can’t guarantee they will play a lot of games next season, then this is a decision.
“It’s not a decision just from my part or the club’s part, it’s a conversation between the coach, the club and the player to decide. I believe we cannot be in a place if we are not happy, because we cannot be ourselves. You need to have players here with their mind and heart here, happy, because they feel this happiness inside.”
Letting Doyle go would free up space and funds in their ranks to pave the way for other arrivals. He currently provides depth to their midfield ranks and a change of scene would do him good. Sheffield United would be an ideal next destination if they were to get promoted to the top flight but they need to get their job done first.