Fresh claim emerges as Wolves swap deal involving Trincao and Traore mooted

Wolverhampton Wanderers may be willing to agree to a swap deal involving Adama Traore if Barcelona loanee Francisco Trincao impresses before the end of the season, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Trincao joined Wolves on an initial temporary basis last summer, but the move includes a non-compulsory option to buy the winger.

Traore was heavily linked with a move to Tottenham Hotspur during the January transfer window, with Wolves’ Premier League rivals understood to be edging towards a £20million deal after seeing an initial bid rejected.

However, Spurs were gazumped by Barcelona just days before the deadline and, instead, the lightning-quick winger returned to his former club on a loan deal which boasts the option of being made permanent for £29million.

But it appears a deal may already be in place for Traore to remain at the Nou Camp on a long-term basis and, in return, Trincao will stay in the West Midlands.

That is because Spanish media outlet Sport have claimed Wolves have reached an agreement with Barcelona over a swap deal involving the duo.

The report suggests no funds will change hands due to both wide players being rated at the same value, while super-agent Jorge Mendes instigated the proposal.

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O’Rourke feels the high-profile swap deal could play into the hands of Bruno Lage’s side as the 22-year-old has a bright future ahead of him.

However, the journalist reckons Wolves may opt against going through with such a proposal if Trincao fails to produce the goods before the end of the campaign.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “I think it’s fair to say Trincao has obviously got talent. If he has a good end to the season, I think Wolves will