Wolverhampton Wanderers linked winger Edon Zhegrova has been left in limbo with Basel unable to offer a permanent deal for the so-called ‘Kosovan Messi’, according to Blick.
There is something in the water at the 20-time Swiss champions. And if you’re a promising young winger looking to unlock your potential, we recommend that you pack your bags and head for St Jakob Park.
Mo Salah and Xherdan Shaqiri have both become Champions League and Premier League winners together at Liverpool after honing their talents at Basel.
And 21-year-old Zhegrova, who has been compared to a certain Barcelona superstar due to his explosive pace and mesmeric dribbling skills, has all the raw talent to follow in their footsteps.
The Star (26 April, page 40) reports that Zhegrova is a target for Wolves and London giants Chelsea this summer, with the man himself admitting to I Online that Premier League clubs have knocked on his door.
But who knows where this talented winger will be running rings around full-backs next season?
Basel wanted to sign Zhegrova on a permanent basis from Genk and, what’s more, he too was desperate to stick around in Switzerland, telling Ina-Online that it was his ‘dream’ to earn a full-time deal.
On Tuesday, however, things took a rather unwelcome twist.
Blick claims that Zhegorva’s loan spell has now expired and Basel, with their finances taking a hit in recent weeks, cannot afford the £3 million fee required for a permanent deal.
The door is open for Wolves, then. £3 million is pocket change at Molineux these days, after all.
Interestingly, Zhegrova recently changed his agent and is now represented by ESHA, a group who count some of Switzerland’s finest footballers among their clients, including Xherdan Shaqiri, Albian Ajeti and Breel Embolo.
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