EPL

Go for it Nuno – Wolves signing this 28-year-old Senegalese wall would go a long way in bolstering their backline

Share

Wolves Opinion: Why Wolves must go all out for Salif Sane in the summer?

Supporters of Wolverhampton Wanderers are enjoying their first season back in the Premier League. Wolves are currently seventh in the Premier League table, amassing 39 points from 26 games. They remain firmly in the race to bag a ticket in Europe and should they achieve that, Nuno Espirito Santo will be absolutely thrilled.

Santo has a very good squad, a proper mix of youthful exuberance and experience. But there are a couple of areas the Wolves manager should focus on strengthening during the summer transfer window.

Nuno Espírito Santo

One of the key departments is the defence, with Nuno having very limited options at centre-back after loaning out Kortney Hause to Aston Villa until the end of the season. Aston Villa have an option to make the deal for Hause permanent at the end of the campaign. And if that happens at the end of the campaign, Wolves will have only three central defenders in the squad – Willy Boly, Conor Coady and Ryan Bennett.

While Leander Dendoncker and Romain Saiss can also play at centre-back, they are best suited operating in central midfield. Hence, it’s important for Nuno to add a defender to his ranks and Wolves must make a move for Schalke defender Salif Sane in the summer.

Salif Sane, 28, joined Schalke in the summer of 2018 after spending five solid years with Hannover. He has played 22 Bundesliga games in his debut season at Schalke so far, forming a strong partnership at the heart of the defence with Matija Nastasic.

Standing at 6ft 5in, the Senegalese is widely considered as one of the top defenders in the Bundesliga. Salif Sane is strong and commanding in the air, and he also possesses fantastic organisational and leadership skills. He is a fantastic all-around defender, known for his ability to play out from the back as well as make marauding runs through the middle of the park with the ball.

The towering 28-year-old is an asset to have in the squad in both ends of the pitch. Sane is agile despite being so tall and has all the attributes to thrive in the Premier League.

Conclusion

If Wolves are to go one step further next season, Nuno must strength his backline by adding an experienced defender.

Read more Wolves news, click here Wolves latest news

That said, the Portuguese tactician should do everything within his power to bring Sane to Molineux in the summer. And if he is successful, it could turn out to be a signing of real significance for the Midlands outfit.

Rohan Sengupta

Hi, I am Rohan Sengupta from one of the busiest cities in India, Mumbai. A Journalism graduate with a keen interest in sports, football is something I simply cannot live without and writing, discussing and analyzing the game is what I do 24*7. Follow me @garrydevildada

Recent Posts

The Vital Role of Communication on the Soccer Field: Unlocking Success in Leagues

Communication is the heartbeat of any successful soccer team. On the field, amidst the flurry…

1 day ago

The Brilliance of Paul Scholes: A Midfield Maestro’s Illustrious Career

In the annals of football history, few names evoke as much reverence and admiration as…

2 weeks ago

Online games on Football

Are you new to the world of football betting and would you like to take…

3 weeks ago

Using Soccer News to Enhance Your Game Strategy

If you are into sports betting, staying ahead of the game is crucial. One way…

4 weeks ago

Interesting Facts About Football: 40 Questions and Answers

I have prepared some interesting and fun football facts for you, perfect for those who love the  thrill of discovery almost as much as the excitement found at https://www.staycasino.com/. Like the  unpredictable nature of casino games, these facts will surprise and intrigue you with unexpected  twists and turns in the world of football. Here is the complete list of 40 interesting and fun facts  about football.  What are the most interesting facts about football?  Football was invented in Italy, Messi is the highest-paid athlete, and the fastest a player has  been sent off is 0 seconds!  Stay ahead with these facts and impress with your knowledge. This collection contains many  football facts that will surprise you. Tell your friends new facts they don't know.  Interesting Facts About Football  Every football fan should know these facts. You can also surprise your children with what they  don't know!  When was football invented?  Modern football originated from the Florentine game of Calcio Fiorentino, played in the 14th …

4 weeks ago

Real Sociedad vs PSG preview, team news, tickets and prediction

Real Sociedad returns to the midst of Europe's elite clubs in the UEFA Champions League…

1 month ago