Wolverhampton Wanderers continue to be linked with a move for Burnley striker Andre Gray.
According to the Daily Mail, Wolverhampton Wanderers are concerned that a move to re-sign Burnley’s Andre Gray could put them in trouble over Financial Fair Play regulations.
Wolves have enjoyed a remarkable summer in the transfer window, as new manager Nuno has been armed with new signings like John Ruddy, Will Norris, Phil Ofosu-Ayeh, Ryan Bennettt, Roderick Miranda, Willy Boly, Barry Douglas, Ruben Neves, Diogo Jota and Leo Bonatini.
Now one of the favourites for promotion having added to existing talents like Ivan Cavaleiro and Helder Costa, Wolves look set for a big season – but they are still in the market for another striker.
The Daily Mail report that Wolves are interested in signing Burnley striker Andre Gray, but the Clarets have slapped a £20million asking price on their prized asset, leaving Wolves concerned about how such a move could impact Financial Fair Play regulations.
Wolves may already be walking a tightrope having splashed out for Neves, and another huge purchase like Gray could see restrictions placed on them as the Football League attempt to curb teams spending beyond their means.
Wolves could yet find a way to strike a deal, but it’s added that Southampton’s Sam Gallagher has been lined up for a loan move to Molineux should they end up deciding not to pursue Gray.
Gray, 26, hit nine Premier League goals last season, but his last Championship campaign saw him smash 23 goals to help Burnley win promotion, and with just one year left on his contract at Turf Moor, there’s a fair chance that he could still leave this summer.
Gray was born in Wolverhampton and even started his career in the Wolves ranks before being released at the age of just 13. Now, 13 years on, Wolves are weighing up whether to splash the cash and risk FFP sanctions in order to bring him back to the club; quite the turnaround in fortunes for the striker.
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