Wolverhampton linked with Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi
The defense remains the key area for Wolverhampton to address in the next couple of transfer windows.
As per British and Nigerian media, Wolverhampton are linked with Porto left-back Zaidu Sanusi.
The 23-year-old has been subject to interest from various European clubs.
Porto spent 4 million euros to sign the Nigeria international from Santa Clara in the summer of 2020. The 23-year-old has four years left on his current contract which expires in 2025.
The left-back has featured in 39 matches this term, netting two goals and providing one assist in all competitions.
The 23-year-old has also represented the Nigeria at various youth levels before going on to secure 3 senior caps for his country thus far.
His performances have seen him become the target of many European clubs including Wolverhampton.
Wolves want to sign a new left-back and Sanusi is one of the names at the top of their wishlist.
This approach of signing exciting talent from different parts of the globe can reap rewards for Wolves in the future.
The 23-year-old is a skilled left-back who can make a difference at both ends of the pitch.
According to the report, “Wolves are eyeing Porto defender Zaidu Sanusi. The Nigeria international left-back, 23, has impressed for the Portuguese champions this season. OwnGoalNigeria are claiming his displays have caught the eye of Premier League outfit Wolves. He is under contract until 2025 at Porto, and they are believed to be looking for at least £8million to sell. But reports in his homeland are insisting Molineux boss Nuno Espirito Santo hopes to sign Sanusi for next season.”
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If Wolves can agree on a fee with Porto, the deal should be easy to complete.
Zaidu Sanusi ideal fit for Wolverhampton?
Zaidu Sanusi stands as an excellent option for Wolves. He has all the skillset required to be a success story at Wolverhampton. Therefore, it makes sense for the Wolves scouting team to step up their attempts to bring the Nigeria left-back to Premier League side.
Wolves fans would certainly love to see him arrive at the club.
It will be interesting to see if Wolverhampton are willing to pay the asking price for Sanusi.
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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.
