‘Will be sold’: Fans are convinced reported Newcastle and Sunderland target is leaving

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Until very recently, the Wolves fans were usually willing to give their recruitment team the benefit of the doubt.

A series of inspired signings, from Raul Jimenez to Ruben Neves, Pedro Neves to Diogo Jota, meant that, whenever a little-known youngster or promising Primeira Liga starlet was linked with a move to Molineux, they were often expected to stroll into Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad and make an immediate impact.

Now, however, things have changed.

That once iron-clad confidence has been eroded after a handful of ill-fated, vastly-overpriced arrivals.

In the last two years, Wolverhampton Wanderers have spent around £100 million on Fabio Silva, Nelson Semedo, Ki-Jana Hoever, Bruno Jordao and forgotten man Patrick Cutrone.

Vitinha and Willian Jose, meanwhile, were snapped up on loan deals complete with a substantial option-to-buy clause.

And it is hard to argue that any those less-than magnificent seven could be considered a success although some, Silva and Hoever in particular, have plenty of time on their side and should not be written off yet.

So with reports suggesting that Yerson Mosquero could become the first signing of the Bruno Lage era in the Black Country – an initial £4.5 million deal is understood to be close – you can understand why there may be a slight murmuring of discontent.

That is no criticism of Mosquera of course.

A 20-year-old who plies his trade in Colombia for Atletico Nacional is far from a household name in England, after all, so it would be unfair to dismiss a player no one in the Midlands had heard of as recently as Tuesday. 

But the prospect of another unproven import arriving, potentially at the expense of a homegrown academy graduate, has not gone down well with some. 

Dion Sanderson, a 21-year-old, Wednesfield-born defender, shone on loan at Sunderland last season; so much so that the Black Cats would love to keep him around (Mail).

Another North East giant in the shape of Newcastle United are interested too, according to the Chronicle.

And just imagine the headlines if Sanderson ends up becoming an established Premier League defender at St James’ Park. Especially if Mosquera proves to be more Cutrone than Jimenez.