Wolves handed boost over bringing £36m star to Molineux

Wolverhampton Wanderers may benefit from Valencia’s ongoing financial difficulties in their pursuit of Goncalo Guedes, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

The talented attacker could be one of a number of high-profile stars set to depart the Mestalla this summer as Los Che look to raise some much-needed funds.

According to Spanish outlet EstadioDeportivo, Guedes is attracting attention from a handful of teams across the continent after enjoying an extremely productive 2021/22.

It’s claimed that Jose Mourinho’s AS Roma have a serious interest in the 25-year-old, while Sevilla were keen to snap him up last summer before being priced out of a deal.

However, Guedes is one of Portuguese super-agent Jorge Mendes’ clients, and his close ties to Wolves have also seen him become a target for the Midlands outfit.

The versatile attacker’s current contract is set to expire in June 2023, and therefore, Valencia may be forced to cash in on their prized asset in the upcoming window or risk losing him on a free transfer.

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And the La Liga outfit confirmed losses of €31.2million (£26.3m) in November last year and projecting losses of €36m (£30.4m) for this season despite counting on earning €37m (£31.2m) from player sales before June 30.

That means the likes of Guedes could be sold in order to combat the monetary issues Valencia are experiencing.

O’Rourke believes Guedes is a ‘talented player’ who could ‘definitely improve’ Bruno Lage’s options if he arrived at Molineux over the coming months.

He told GiveMeSport: “Valencia, I think obviously still have a few financial issues as well. So, this summer, they might be forced