Wolverhampton leading the race for Schalke midfielder Omar Mascarell

Wolves are reportedly keeping a close eye on many midfielders across the Europe.

According to the football transfer rumours in British media, Wolverhampton are leading the race for Schalke midfielder Omar Mascarell.

The Spain international was signed by Schalke in July 2018 from Real Madrid for a fee of 10 million euros. The 28-year-old has a contract until 2022 with the club.

The midfielder has banged in one goal and provided one assist in 22 matches this term on all fronts.

He is 28-year-old and has his peak years ahead.

Omar Mascarell has represented Spain at Under-18 level, winning one cap.

His performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Wolves.

Mascarell is widely regarded as a key transfer target for Wolverhampton this summer.

Nuno Espírito Santo is a firm fan of Schalke midfielder and Wolverhampton could make a move for the player if the financial aspect makes sense.

Wolves will have funds to spend in the market and it will be interesting to see how they approach the summer transfer window.

The Spain international will offer the Wolverhampton boss the freedom to be more flexible with his formations, tactics and team selections. Mascarell has the quality and the experience to make an immediate impact.

According to the report, “Wolves are planning a cut-price summer swoop for Schalke midfielder Omar Mascarell. The 28-year-old Spaniard has been one of the few positives during a dismal season for the fallen German giants, who are currently propping up the Bundesliga, says The Sun. Schalke are favourites to drop into Germany’s second tier, having only taken 10 points all season, and that has alerted Wolves recruitment team that Mascarell could be available for a fraction of his true value. Since joining for Schalke in 2018 the midfield grafter has made 66 appearances and remained rock solid in spite of their lowly position. Nuno Esperito Santo has been impressed by the fact Mascarell has continued to shine in a struggling team and sees him as a useful addition to his squad. The Spaniard is likely to leave for a cut-price £4million once Schalke’s imminent relegation is confirmed, with Wolves the front-runners to land the defensive midfielder.”

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If Wolves can agree on a fee with Schalke, the deal should be easy to complete.

Omar Mascarell ideal fit for Wolverhampton?

If Mascarell is available for the right price, then he could be a clever acquisition for Wolverhampton.

A move away from Schalke will not be only the best move for Omar Mascarell, but also for the club.

Stylistically, he would be a great fit in Wolverhampton.

The 28-year-old Spain international could be a very good squad player for Nuno Espírito Santo over the next few years. He is at the peak of his career right now and Santo could bring out the best in him.

It will be interesting to see whether Wolves will make their move during the summer transfer window.

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Bologna-born Giuseppe Bianchi has spent more than a decade living in Rome and writing about Italian football, Spanish football and the Premier League for various Italian football portals and now he writes about European football for Euro Football Rumours. He's been thinking about football transfers pretty much nonstop since the 1990 FIFA World Cup in Italy. Aside from writing, he likes to spend his time fishing and rock climbing.