Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly plotting to sign Middlesbrough star Adama Traore.
Traore seems to have been linked with a move from the Riverside Stadium for much of the summer after an incredibly impressive run of form in the final months of last season that helped Tony Pulis’ side reach the Championship play-offs.
TEAMtalk reports that the former Barcelona prospect is now available for £18 million due to a release clause in his contract. Interestingly, the report adds that Wolves are not keen to meet that price, but are looking to pursue a deal that could cost them considerably more this summer.
If Traore is able to find his best form at Molineux, he could quite easily make that fee look like a real steal from Nuno Espirito Santo’s side, but there have to be concerns given that he is yet to show exactly what he is capable of at the highest level.
Oddly however, if the deal is topped up by performance-related add-ons, it may prove beneficial for the 22-year-old to move for a potential £26 million rather than £18 million up front as there may perhaps by less pressure on with the Spaniard only costing the higher fee if he proves to be a superb signing for Nuno’s side.
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