n8rngtd.topWolverhampton Wanderers and new manager Rob Edwards have their eyes on signing a Premier League flop in January, it has been claimed.
Edwards “ready” for Wolves challenge
The Old Gold sealed their move for Edwards in the week, paying Middlesbrough £3m in compensation to bring the 42-year-old back to Molineux.
Speaking to Wolves’ official club website, Edwards said he is “ready” for the challenge as he looks to keep the club up.
Wolves begin their new era under Edwards at home to Crystal Palace, and he’ll have to navigate at least eight games before he can think about new signings in January.
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Wolves’ Premier League fixtures before January |
Date |
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Wolves vs Crystal Palace |
November 22nd |
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Aston Villa vs Wolves |
November 30th |
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Wolves vs Nottingham Forest |
December 3rd |
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Wolves vs Man Utd |
December 8th |
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Arsenal vs Wolves |
December 13th |
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Wolves vs Brentford |
December 20th |
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Liverpool vs Wolves |
December 27th |
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Man Utd vs Wolves |
December 30th |
However, it looks as if the club are already working behind the scenes to identify potential targets, with one surprise name emerging in the media.
Wolves eyeing up move for West Ham’s Niclas Fullkrug
According to Football Insider, Wolves are interested in a potential move for West Ham striker Niclas Fullkrug.
Linked with a return back to Germany, Fullkrug appears to have admirers from both Wolves and Fulham, who could look to keep the forward in the Premier League.
Former Everton CEO Keith Wyness, said: “I heard a whisper the other day that either Wolves or Fulham might be interested in taking Fullkrug.
“I’m hearing Wolves might be one club who are interested in taking him on and giving him a chance to do something and stay in the Premier League.
“Look, I know there’ll be interest for him back in Germany. He did very well there, and players often don’t settle in the Premier League for whatever reason. He hasn’t and there’s been injuries as well. I think he will be gone in January, but I wouldn’t be surprised if he stays in the Premier League.
“Now whether he goes on loan or not I think that might be one way forward. I think West Ham do need to fill that gap and probably want to get his wages off the books, so I’d be waiting for a move around that sort of area.”
Fullkrug, on £90,000-a-week at the London Stadium, has had a torrid time with the Hammers, scoring just three goals in 27 games following a £27m move from Borussia Dortmund last year.
Costing the Irons £1m for every appearance so far, Fullkrug was called “aggressive” by Ally McCoist but has struggled to adapt to life in England.
Therefore, it would be a surprise if Wolves were to take a gamble on the German striker in the New Year, but it looks as if it is one to watch.