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Wolves should sign Andreas Christensen from Chelsea to boost European hopes

Nuno Espirito Santo the manager (James Baylis - AMA/Getty Images)
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Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen could be looking for a club in January and Wolverhampton Wanderers should be his destination.

Raul Jimenez of Wolverhampton Wanderers celebrates with his team mates after scoring a goal to make it 1-0 during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and AFC...

Following promotion to the Premier League, Wolves will be aiming for the unthinkable at the end of the campaign which is European football.

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side are sitting seventh in the table and they will surely be looking at the January transfer window to bolster their young and vibrant squad.

Ever since Nuno walked through the doors at Molineux, he has deployed three centre-backs, with the two wing-backs pushing high up the pitch and trying to attack at all times.

As reported by the Evening Standard, Chelsea defender Andreas Christensen has become ‘unsettled’ under new boss Maurizio Sarri as he has only made one Premier League appearance under the Italian.

If Wolves want to boost their chances of playing in Europe next season, they should sign the Premier League winner next month because he would be an ideal fit in Nuno’s forward-thinking and modern day system.

Under Antonio Conte, centre-back Christensen played in a back three where he impressed supporters with his reading of the game, ability to bring the ball out from the back and consistent performances.

(r-l) Andreas Christensen of Chelsea FC fights for the ball with Marko Scepovic of Vidi FC during the UEFA Europa League Group Stage Match between Vidi FC and Chelsea FC at Ferencvaros...

The Denmark international’s experience at playing under this ‘three at the back system’ ensures that he wouldn’t need a settling in period if he were to join Wolves next month.

It could even be argued that Christensen is a better centre-back than anything the high-flying Midlands side have at their disposal despite their brilliant start to the campaign.

There is no doubt that the feel of European football is in the air at Molineux and an addition like Christensen would boost the club’s chances of reaching those ambitious targets.

Nuno Espirito Santo the head coach