WOLVES will make Watford’s Georgian star Giorgi Chakvetadze a top target in January as they seek a Premier League saviour.
Gary O’Neil’s men need new attacking inspiration and lively Chakvetadze, 25, has been on top form this season.
Scouts watched the midfielder against Leeds on Tuesday and he is short-listed as a buy if the Molineux club can wheel and deal in the window.
Wolves have been sellers recently but a purchase may save their top-flight skins.
Watford would want up to £20million for a player who signed a fresh five-year deal only a month ago, however, and other Prem clubs have an eye on Chakvetadze.
The Georgian international initially joined the Hornets on loan from Gent last summer.
READ MORE IN FOOTBALL
His loan move was then made permanent in February for around £2million.
As well as penning a new deal, he has scored once and provided two assists in 12 Championship appearances this term.
Meanwhile, the midfield ace also has nine goals in 33 caps for Georgia.
He made his international debut in 2018 aged just 18 and was part of the Crusaders’ Euro 2024 squad.
Most read in Football
FOOTBALL FREE BETS AND SIGN UP DEALS
Willy Sagnol’s side were one of the surprise packages of the tournament in Germany during the summer.
Chakvetadze played in all four of their matches as they reached the last 16, losing to eventual winners Spain.
His arrival would boost Wolves’ survival hopes after a difficult start to the season.
O’Neil’s side are currently 19th following Saturday’s dramatic 2-2 draw at Brighton.
However, they have yet to win any of their opening nine Premier League fixtures.
Source: Soccer - thesun.co.uk
