Wolverhampton Wanderers have their eyes on Rennes star Christopher Wooh as head coach Gary O’Neil looks to bolster his squad with a cheap centre-back from Ligue 1 during the upcoming January transfer window, according to sources close to GIVEMESPORT.
After letting Max Kilman go for £40 million to West Ham United and dealing with defensive injuries, Wolves are in need of reinforcements at the back as they try to move up the table and avoid relegation.
With the leakiest defence in the league, conceding 28 goals in 12 games, O’Neil and sporting director Matt Hobbs are scouting potential mid-season recruits to shore up the team.
Wooh has emerged as a target for Wolves, with the club believing there is value to be found in the French market. The 23-year-old Cameroon international could be lured to Molineux on a modest contract, as he approaches the final 18 months of a deal that sees him earn less than £4,000 per week.
With budget constraints in mind, Wolves are looking for a cost-effective solution to their defensive woes in January, knowing they missed out on their top targets in the summer.
As they plan for the future, Wolves are considering their options carefully and hope that Wooh’s potential arrival could provide a much-needed boost to their backline.
O’Neil and Hobbs are working closely to identify the right players to bring in during the January transfer window, with the goal of improving the team’s performance on the pitch. They are determined to find a centre-back who can make an impact in the Premier League without breaking the bank.
