Wolves now 'expecting' new striker signing at Molineux

Wolverhampton Wanderers now expect to sign a striker before the summer window slams shut at Molineux with Goncalo Guedes unlikely to be permanently used in the role, according to transfer insider Dean Jones.

Bruno Lage has overseen a busy few months in the West Midlands but can still add to his side ahead of the September 1 deadline.

According to talkSPORT, Wolves are competing with Southampton and Newcastle for the signing of highly-rated Benfica striker Goncalo Ramos.

The report states that the Portuguese giants currently value Ramos at £25 million. If Wolves were to match that asking price, it would take their summer spending past the £130 million mark.

However, ahead of their clash with Tottenham on Saturday, Lage insisted that there had been no contact with the 21-year-old.

He said: “We’re still looking for a striker. In the last few days I have received so many messages about him (Ramos). I haven’t talked with him and we didn’t make any offer for him.”

Earlier this month, Lage also said that new signing Guedes could play as a striker if called upon and partnered Daniel Podence in a front two on Saturday.

Meanwhile, centre-back Willy Boly has become the subject of transfer interest from Nottingham Forest, with The Athletic reporting that a £1 million bid has been rejected.

Jones understands that the suggestions that Guedes will play as a centre-forward this season are wide of the mark.

The transfer insider says Wolves are continuing to look for a new striker and expect to sign one before the window shuts.

When asked about the possibility of Guedes playing as a striker, Jones told GIVEMESPORT: “A few people seem to think that is a possibility but my information on this is that Wolves are still trying for a centre