The significant Premier League registration problem that can keep Wolves from strengthening their defense by January
Although it’s thought that Wolves are looking into the free agency market, there remains a significant obstacle for any prospective deal.
It is hardly unexpected that wolves are currently in a bit of a jam. The Old Gold had a shortage of center halves the previous season, which surely created problems, but they were unable to sign a senior defender in the summer.
This is true even if Max Kilman left Wolves for West Ham under Julen Lopotegui, paying £40 million to do so.
Yerson Mosquera is obviously lacking in his position, even though he has recently returned to the main squad after a loan at Villarreal.
Only Toti Gomes, Santiago Bueno, and Craig Dawson are natural center backs aside from the Colombian, with the latter dealing with ailments far into 2024.
Wolves also signed teenage defender Bastien Meupiyou in the summer, although at just 18 years old, it seems unlikely that he will be prepared for playing for the first team.
As a result, many Molineux supporters demanded a new center back in the summer, particularly following a dismal Premier League debut, but this did not materialize.
Of the five center halves listed above, only Santiago Bueno is fully fit heading into the Brighton match.
As a result, many Molineux supporters demanded a new center back in the summer, particularly following a dismal Premier League debut, but this did not materialize.
Of the five center halves listed above, only Santiago Bueno is fully fit heading into the Brighton match.
Signing a free agent mid-season isn’t anything new for Wolves. Only two years ago when faced with a similar situation, Diego Costa joined the Old Gold to reinforce their attacking options.
This week, it has been reported that Wolves are looking to sign former Liverpool defender Joel Matip. The defender has been a free agent since the summer after he was released from the Reds.
However, an issue Wolves will have to overcome is his potential registration in the top flight.
Premier League clubs are allowed to sign free agents throughout the season, however, they can only be registered if there is a slot in their 25-man squad.
Unfortunately for Wolves, their squad is full, meaning that they will have to depart with a player over 21 to register any potential free-agent signing.
There are still transfer windows open across the world which could help in moving a potential player on.
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