Alious**Wolves’ Deadline Day Deals Could Spell Trouble for One Molineux Star**
Wolves wrapped up a dramatic transfer deadline day with the signings of Nasser Djiga and Marshall Munetsi, sealing both deals just after the 11 PM cutoff. Although the official announcements came late, the paperwork was completed in time, allowing the club to unveil the new arrivals via their social media channels shortly after.
These additions marked a positive conclusion to the January window, with manager Vitor Pereira securing reinforcements in the key positions he’d prioritized. However, the late flurry of activity may have unintended consequences for one current Wolves player as the club faces tough decisions regarding their updated Premier League squad registration.
**Sasa Kalajdzic’s Premier League Future in Doubt**
The signings of Djiga and Munetsi now put Sasa Kalajdzic’s place in Wolves’ Premier League squad at serious risk. With the deadline passed, the club must submit an updated list of registered players to the league, and the arrival of three new non-homegrown players in January—Emmanuel Agbadou, Djiga, and Munetsi—has created a squeeze.
Nathan Judah hinted on social media that Kalajdzic might be the odd man out. He posted:
*”In terms of the #wwfc squad list that will need to be sent next week for non-homegrown players, Agbadou, Djiga & Munetsi would replace Mosquera, Lemina & probably Sasa Kalajdzic as the unlucky third player.”*
Liam Keen of the *Express & Star* echoed these sentiments, explaining that Agbadou will naturally replace Yerson Mosquera, who’s sidelined with a season-ending injury. However, with Djiga and Munetsi also needing registration, Wolves will have to free up two more non-homegrown slots.
While Mario Lemina’s impending move to Galatasaray will open one spot, the second could come at Kalajdzic’s expense.
**A Potential Loan Move on the Horizon?**
Kalajdzic’s situation is complicated by his fitness status. The Austrian striker has been steadily recovering from an ACL injury and has returned to light training at Compton. Back in November, manager Gary O’Neil mentioned that Kalajdzic was nearing a return to full team training, suggesting he’s not far from being match-ready.
However, his progress may not be enough to secure his place in the squad, especially with Wolves’ latest acquisitions tightening competition. If Kalajdzic is left out of the Premier League squad, he would be unable to feature for the remainder of the season, which could severely hinder his development and match sharpness.
To avoid this scenario, Wolves might explore a loan move before the Turkish transfer window closes on February 11. A temporary switch would allow Kalajdzic to regain full fitness and regular playing time rather than being sidelined for months.
**What’s Next for Wolves and Kalajdzic?**
While Wolves strengthened their squad on deadline day, the ripple effect could see a significant shift in Sasa Kalajdzic’s future at the club. With the squad registration deadline looming, all eyes will be on Molineux to see if the £15 million striker retains his place or heads out on loan in search of first-team football.
Wolves’ late transfer moves have undoubtedly bolstered the squad, but they may come at a personal cost for one of their most high-profile signings.
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