Wolverhampton Wanderers should be commended for their performance in the Premier League thus far, particularly considering that Gary O’Neil was given the most difficult assignments after Julen Lopetegui abruptly left the team during the preseason. The Midlands club was left in the relative luxuries of mid-table as the former Bournemouth manager just picked up where Lopetegui left off, even without a pre-season with his new players. This led to the shocking defeats of both Manchester City and Newcastle United.
Not all of Wolves’ good news, though, as their on-field exploits are drawing interest from other teams for some of their stars, which may be a major transfer setback for Gary O’Neil.
Wolves transfer news
were the busiest club during the summer transfer window, yet instead of welcoming new stars, they had to deal with significant departures. Both Matheus Nunes and Ruben Neves left the Midlands club for large salaries; Nunes chose to join to Manchester City, while Neves left for Saudi Arabia. Wolves’ season has gotten off to an even better start thanks to the departures, but they will still be keen to avoid any more high-profile departures since one Premier League team has their eye on a certain player. t
Along with Alphonso Davies, Chelsea has reportedly added Rayan Ait-Nouri to their list of left-back candidates, according to 90min. According to reports, the Blues are making plans ahead of time to make sure they have a replacement for Ian Maatsen when his contract expires in 18 months. Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella would be the only options available to the west London side in the left-back position without the former Burnley loanee, necessitating the necessity for a player with Ait-Nouri’s level and skill set. In the meantime, Wolves would find themselves short-staffed once more and forced to look for substitutes, much like they did after the previous summer’s similar departures.
Along with Alphonso Davies, Chelsea has reportedly added Rayan Ait-Nouri to their list of left-back candidates, according to 90min. According to reports, the Blues are making plans ahead of time to make sure they have a replacement for Ian Maatsen when his contract expires in 18 months. Ben Chilwell and Marc Cucurella would be the only options available to the west London side in the left-back position without the former Burnley loanee, necessitating the necessity for a player with Ait-Nouri’s level and skill set. In the meantime, Wolves would find themselves short-staffed once more and forced to look for substitutes, much like they did after the previous summer’s similar departures.
Wolves must keep “fantastic” Ait-Nouri
Like the rest of his teammates, Ait-Nouri is having a significantly better season than the previous one. He has already started 11 Premier League games, which is more than he did for the whole previous campaign. The numbers for Ait-Nouri (per FBref) demonstrate how much better the full-back has become for the Midlands team:
| Rayan Ait-Nouri stats | Interceptions | Progressive Passes | Tackles | Blocks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22/23 | 11 | 45 | 10 | 13 |
| 23/24 | 9 | 43 | 9 | 3 |
Ait-Nouri’s present height was also known to many at Wolves, as former captain Conor Coady stated on the official website: “He’s really sharp.” He makes you feel completely exposed. He is full of cunning. It’s critical that we make every effort to assist him in adjusting. This little guy is from another nation. It’s up to us as teammates and friends to help him settle in as soon as possible so that hopefully we can continue. He’s a great guy and a great asset to the squad.”
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