O’Neil transfer boost as manager ‘believes’ Wolves target will leave for record fee

Gary O’Neil will hope to have a busy summer at Molineux, as Wolves bid to replenish their squad in the transfer window

A number of players have already been connected to the club’s arrival and departure this summer, making this an exciting time for the Old Gold.

The assault is one area that Wolves are looking to improve, and in a positive development for O’Neil, one target’s future is now apparent.

Ramon Sosa, who presently plays for the Argentine club Talleres in South America, has been connected to Wolves.

Given that Jorge Mendes recently become the winger’s agent, the Premier League team is believed to be the front-runner to sign him.German writer Garcia Grova stated this week that Wolves have a “good chance” of landing the 24-year-old, who is seeking $20 million (£16 million).

Another positive development for O’Neil’s hopes of obtaining the forward comes from Talleres manager Walter Ribonetto, who discussed his thoughts on Sosa’s future.

Sport Witness reported that Ribonetto now “expects” the winger to depart this summer in what “could be a record” trade, according to reports from Argentina.

Wolves are in a good position to land Sosa

Strong ties to Sosa thus early in the summer will be a relief for Wolves supporters, especially after the bad points of the 2023 summer transfer window.

O’Neil will have a modest team to manage for 2023–2024 after the Old Gold were forced to part ways with a number of stars last year due to financial issues.As early ties to Sosa indicate, this year will be unique, and O’Neil may be able to sign a top player from South America.

With an average of 3.27 successful take-ons per 90, the Paraguay international is among Argentina’s best wingers, well exceeding Pedro Neto’s 2.20 per 90 in the 2023–24 Premier League, according to FBref.

According to pundit Ben Mattinson, who called the 24-year-old “one of the best players in the league” because of his “unpredictability,” Sosa is among the most entertaining wide players in Argentina.After the spectacular signing of Joao Gomes from Flamengo in 2023, Wolves may be able to recruit another top player from South America, so it will be intriguing to see how the transaction plays out.