Wolverhampton Wanderers could take a leaf out of Aston Villa’s books with the Daily Mail reporting Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will prioritise British-based players in the summer transfer window.
Now, signing players from the Premier League or even the Championship usually comes with a premium.
But if you’re willing to pay a substantial fee to lure someone from a Brentford or Nottingham Forest, those risks can often reap big rewards.
Ollie Watkins and Matty Cash may have set Aston Villa back a staggering £43 million but you won’t find anyone in the Midlands questioning those hefty price tags now.
Emiliano Martinez, meanwhile, has blossomed into arguably the most dependable goalkeeper in the top flight after swapping Arsenal’s bench for the Holte End.
And, inspired by Aston Villa’s success in the transfer market, the Mail claims neighbours Wolves are looking to shift their recruitment policy.
The report says that, following a hugely underwhelming 2020/21 campaign, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side will prioritise players who have already proven their worth on British soil.
This may have something to do with the fact Patrick Cutrone, Fabio Silva, Nelson Semedo and co haven’t set the world alight in Old Gold despite costing a combined £80 million, give or take.
Wolves have been linked with a number of players heading into the summer but only one on the list, Schalke captain Omar Mascarell, would arrive at Molineux with English football experience on his CV.
The former Spain U20 midfielder played 30 games during a spell at Derby County in 2014/15.
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