"Key position for Bruno Lage" - Journalist reveals what Wolves are "very much in the market" for

Wolves manager Bruno Lage wants to bring in a new striker this summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The Midlands club have struggled for goals this term, which could ultimately cost them a top-seven finish and a place in Europe.

Wolves have been linked with Valencia’s Goncalo Guedes, as well as teenage prospect Hugo Ekitike. The duo have impressed at Valencia and Stade Reims, respectively, this season.

Another forward they could potentially make a move for is Brentford’s Ivan Toney. Wolves tried to sign the £31.5m-rated attacker back in 2014, but the deal fell through when he failed a medical.

The Bees front man has taken to the Premier League quickly this year, and could be an option for Wolves, although his price-tag could be an issue for the club.

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O’Rourke has confirmed that Wolves are looking to sign a centre forward, and has suggested Toney could be a good addition to Lage’s squad, having shown that he belongs in the Premier League this season.

He told GIVEMESPORT: “Wolves are very much in the market for a new striker this summer. It’s a key position for Bruno Lage, and if he wants to sign someone like Toney – he’s ready-made for the Premier League.

“He knows what it’s all about, it wouldn’t be a gamble for him. And I think Ivan Toney’s really proved himself to be a good enough player to play in the Premier League, when a lot of people maybe doubted that when he was signed by Brentford in the first place from Peterborough.”

No player has scored more than six goals across all competitions for Wolves this season. That is a concerning statistic for a side that is looking to get back into Europe.

Defensively, the side have been