Is Wolves a more likely destination than Aston Villa for Flamur Kastrati?

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Aston Villa were linked with Kosovan striker Flamur Kastrati, but Wolves’ Scandinavian plans could bring him to their attention.

Thanks to their connections with Iberian super-agent Jorge Mendes, Wolves have made great use of the Portuguese transfer market over the last few transfer windows.

But it seems that the Championship leaders are broadening their horizons. Gary Goodchild has set up a scouting network on Wolves’ behalf covering the whole of Scandinavia, as reported by Sportsbibelen.

And the January transfer window appears to have heralded the beginning of young talents from Sweden, Denmark, Norway or Finland being linked with moves to Molineux.

Expressen reports that Wolves were in extensive talks with 19-year-old Djurgaarden’s full-back Felix Beijmo while they brought in young Danish keeper Andreas Sondergaard on a two-and-a-half year deal.

So with Flamur Kastrati already attracting interest from the Championship, specifically Wolves’ Midland rivals Aston Villa according to Telegrafi, it will be interesting to see whether Goodchild welcomes him to the Black Country giants.

Kastrati is a physical striker renowned for his aerial ability, and has impressed for Norwegian club Sandefjord this season and has ten goals in 24 league starts to his name.

No wonder Villa were keen; the Kosovan international has more goals than Scott Hogan, Keinan Davis and Gabby Agbonlahor combined.

But if Wolves are keen to take a punt on rising stars from the Scandinavian leagues, the likes of Kastrati should come into consideration. He is one of the most impressive goal-scorers in Northern Europe and, although Wolves have money to burn, the odd bargain signing wouldn’t go amiss.

And if it came down to a shoot-out between Wolves and Aston Villa, it would take a brave man to reject one of European football’s most exciting prospects.