Wolverhampton Wanderers are now looking to sign an attacker who has scored 51 Premier League goals, in an out-of-window free transfer.
Wolves eyeing new addition after slow start
Vitor Pereira oversaw quite the turnaround at Molineux last season, leading his once relegation-threatened side to comfortable safety, but it would be fair to say the manager has made a disappointing start to the new campaign.
Indeed, Wolves are the only Premier League side yet to pick up a single point, most recently suffering a 3-2 home defeat at the hands of Everton, which is arguably their most disappointing result up to this point.
The only respite for the Old Gold came in the EFL Cup, with Jorgen Strand Larsen bagging a brace to help them progress past West Ham United, and there has since been encouraging news about the striker’s future, with it being revealed talks have been opened over a new deal.
However, the Norwegian may need some support in attack if the Wanderers are going to avoid relegation this season, and they have now joined the race for a new attacker.
That is according to a report from Spain, which states Wolves are now looking to sign Dele Alli, who is available on a free transfer after recently being released by Serie A side Como.
The Old Gold could sign Alli in an out-of-window move, given that he is out of contract, and it appears as though they want to get a deal done soon, with the report stating they are looking to strengthen their midfield at this ‘critical point in the season’.
However, Pereira’s side are not the only English club to have expressed an interest, with it being revealed that Ipswich Town are also in the race for his signature.
Signing Alli would be gamble for Wolves
It would not be a huge risk to sign the 29-year-old, given that Wolves would not be required to pay a transfer fee, but it would still have to be considered a gamble, considering the attacking midfielder has struggled ever since leaving Tottenham Hotspur.
During his time in north London, the former Spurs man established himself as a Premier League star, bagging 51 goals and 35 assists in 194 top-flight appearances, but he has since found it difficult to hit those heights.
In his most recent stint in the Premier League, the ex-Everton man was unable to make an impact at Goodison Park, failing to provide a goal or an assist in 13 outings for the Toffees.
As such, it would perhaps be best to avoid a move for Alli, unless he is willing to join on a pay-as-you-play deal.