AliousWolverhampton Wanderers are aiming to bolster their squad in the final stretch of the January transfer window as they look to distance themselves from the Premier League relegation battle.
Vitor Pereira’s side received a significant boost in their fight for survival following a crucial 2-0 victory over Aston Villa on Saturday evening. Goals from Jean Ricner-Bellegarde and Matheus Cunha helped lift Wolves above Leicester City, securing 17th place in the league standings.
Despite this positive result, Wolves have remained active in the transfer market throughout the winter window, seeking reinforcements to solidify their squad. So far, Emmanuel Agbadou has been the club’s sole signing, but attention has now turned to a potential deadline-day move for midfielder Marshall Munetsi. Here’s the latest update on the situation:
**Deal Nearing Completion**
According to *The Telegraph*, negotiations between Wolves and French club Reims progressed significantly late on Sunday night, with a deal for Munetsi described as ‘close.’ The 28-year-old has been a key figure for Reims since his move from Orlando Pirates, making 21 appearances across all competitions this season, contributing four goals and two assists.
**Agreed Fee Around €20 Million**
French outlet *RMC Sport*, via *Get Football News France*, reports that both clubs have reached an agreement in principle, with Wolves set to pay a transfer fee in the region of €20 million (£16.6 million) to secure Munetsi’s services.
**A Potential Twist in the Transfer**
However, the deal isn’t entirely straightforward. The same French report suggests that Reims will only sanction Munetsi’s departure if they can secure a suitable replacement before the transfer window closes. Their primary target to fill the void is reportedly Montpellier midfielder Joris Chotard. This condition introduces an element of uncertainty as the clock ticks down on deadline day, leaving Wolves’ hopes of landing Munetsi hanging in the balance.
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