WOLVES fancy Real Madrid striker Luka Jovic on loan, reports say.
Molineux boss Nuno Espirito Santo needs more firepower while Raul Jimenez recovers from fracturing his skull last month.
Real Madrid’s Serbia striker Luka Jovic seems a longshot target for WolvesCredit: Getty – Contributor
Wolves are looking to replace Raul Jimenez as he recovers from skull surgeryCredit: Getty Images – Getty
And although Liverpool’s Divock Origi has been mentioned, The Athletic suggest Serbia star Jovic is now on the wishlist too.
The 23-year-old has netted just twice in 32 games for the Spanish champions, starting only 11 times, since his £55million arrival from Benfica in June 2019.
Yet he sealed that move with a spectacular loan season with Eintracht Frankfurt.
Jovic hit 17 goals in 32 Bundesliga appearances, plus 10 in 14 Europa League matches.
But after a disappointing first campaign in LaLiga he appears to have slipped even further out of Real chief Zinedine Zidane’s plans this term.
He last began a league game in September and after returning from injury has been an unused sub for the last two matches.
Wolves attacker Adam Traore has reportedly been targeted by LeedsCredit: Getty Images – Getty
Nonetheless, The Athletic believe Wolves have little hope of borrowing him in next month’s transfer window.
It is understood Real would only want to loan him if there was an agreement to buy him after that.
And anything like a £55m asking price is likely to be way beyond Wolves.
Leeds have been linked with Molineux winger Adama Traore.
But even if Wolves sold the Spain ace it would still not give them enough financial clout to put together a long-term package for Jovic.
Five-cap speedster Traore is thought to be frustrated at losing his regular place to Portuguese pair Pedro Neto and Daniel Podence – just as he is battling to earn a place at next summer’s Euros.
Raul Jimenez pays tribute to Wolves fans after they pay £20,000 for banner at Molineux after his horror head injury
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