Wolves have already brought in a number of new players this summer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers have brought in a number of new players this summer as they look to remain in the Premier League come May 2019. But they are yet to replace the loss of a 2017-18 star.
Alfred N’Diaye was crucial at the base of the Wolves midfield last term, making 33 Championship appearances and giving Portugal international Ruben Neves the time and space to dictate the tempo of the midfield.
N’Diaye was on loan from Villarreal and has since returned to the La Liga club without a permanent deal bring struck, and the newly-promoted club now need to replace his departure.
It should convince Santo to look elsewhere and bring a holding midfielder to Molineux, after all seven of his summer signings play in different positions.
Wolves have completed permanent deals for Ruben Vinagre, Diogo Jota, Willy Boly and Leo Bonatini, all of whom were on loan at the Midlands club last term. Wolves have also signed Rui Patricio and Raul Jimenez.
But none play in midfield and Santo needs to replace the loss of N’Diaye sooner rather than later. He need an experienced Premier League head, and that should convince him to move for West Ham’s Cheikhou Kouyate.
A teammate of N’Diaye’s at the World Cup with Senegal, Sky Sports claim Kouyate is allowed to leave West Ham for just £10million this summer and Wolves should make a move to land the former Anderlecht star.
The 28-year-old has clocked up 129 Premier League appearances during his time with West Ham and that know how of England’s top division would come as a bargain at just £10million. A must-buy for Wolves.
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