Wolves may reignite their curiosity in Sevilla star Marcos Acuna and the World Cup winner could be an enormous improve on Jonny ought to he make the transfer to Molineux this month.
Based on French publication L’Equipe, Sevilla at the moment are taken with signing Previous Gold wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri within the switch window.
Such an occasion may open the door to Acuna being reunited with Julen Lopetegui at Wolves.
Wolves had been mentioned to be eager on the Argentine throughout the World Cup however their hopes had been dashed after fellow Sevilla left-back Alex Telles picked up an harm with Brazil.
Nevertheless, whereas shedding Ait-Nouri could be a blow for the Previous Gold, it appears as if their probabilities of signing the skilled Argentina defender have taken a twist, and his versatility and high quality might be essential for Lopetegui within the second half of the season.
The Spanish supervisor beforehand admitted that he was eager on the 31-year-old forward of the Premier League’s return, saying:
“We’re opening up totally different choices as a result of the fact is that we have now to bolster the workforce in several positions. (Acuna) is a participant that I like. However we’ll see what occurs.”
Acuna has performed probably the most video games in his profession beneath Lopetegui, that includes 84 instances beneath the Spanish supervisor at Sevilla, contributing two targets and eight assists, so the brand new Wolves boss definitely is aware of that he’s a participant he can belief.
In the course of the 31-year-old’s time with Sporting Lisbon, Acuna was described as “probably the greatest on this planet” in his place which means that he might be a top quality addition to Lopetegui’s aspect, particularly able the place Hugo Bueno and Ait-Nouri lack expertise, whereas Jonny has endured a speedy decline in type this season.
The Spanish full-back has averaged a stunning 6.54 score from WhoScored for his performances within the high flight to date this time period, in comparison with a much-more-impressive 6.75 score final season, and the potential addition of Acuna would certainly see him change into surplus to necessities at Molineux.
On the World Cup in Qatar, the left-back would common a powerful 6.79 score as Lionel Scaloni’s aspect received the event, and it’s his expertise on the very high degree which may make him such a worthwhile signing this month.
He has additionally averaged way more pictures (1.1 vs 0.6), key passes (1.2 vs 0.2) and crosses (1.6 vs 0.3) than Jonny of their respective leagues, which means that he could be a seismic improve on the Spaniard going forwards.
Subsequently, Wolves ought to significantly take into account bringing Acuna to Molineux this month, even when it means shedding a promising teen in Ait-Nouri.
