Could Wolves use Cavaleiro to boost £15m Alex Pritchard deal hopes?

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Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly interested in signing Alex Pritchard in January.

It has been reported by The Sun that Wolves are keen on Alex Pritchard and could be willing to pay £15 million to sign the Huddersfield Town star during the January transfer window.

Given Pritchard’s form and importance to David Wagner’s side, it is not going to be easy for Wolves to get a deal done. And it would arguably be a surprise if the Terriers sanctioned a £15 million move given how much he cost and how difficult it would be to replace him.

But if Nuno Espirito Santo is determined to land the former Tottenham youngster, then perhaps he should consider offering one of his current players to act as a makeweight given that he was linked with heading in the opposite direction in the summer.

The Daily Mirror reported in June that Huddersfield had Ivan Cavaleiro on their wishlist after he had helped Wolves storm to the Championship title last season.

Wolves would hold onto Cavaleiro, but perhaps they may have a change of heart if another club comes forward with a tempting offer in January.

He has only made three Premier League starts this term. The Portuguese has scored twice, but he has been more of a peripheral figure lately, not featuring at all against Newcastle and only coming off the bench in the final minutes in the two games before that.

So perhaps Wolves should offer Huddersfield the chance to sign Cavaleiro as part of the deal that would see Pritchard head in the opposite direction. The pair operate in similar roles, so it could be a swap that both sides are happy with if Huddersfield are at all resigned to losing one of their key men.