Bruno Lage has already told Wolverhampton Wanderers’ transfer committee exactly what he wants from the summer window. Lage has been looking to add a new centre-back and a physical striker, but the club hasn’t been able to find suitable signings. The likelihood is Lage’s latest dossier will also include a new midfielder, with uncertainty surrounding the futures of Ruben Neves and out-of-contract Joao Moutinho.
Bruno Lage said: “Two months ago I prepared everything. I have prepared pre-season and I have prepared the profile I want for each position. My chairman (Jeff Shi), (technical director) Scott (Sellars) and also (chief scout) Matt Hobbs, they already know everything the team needs to continue to be competitive next year.”
When Wolves qualified for Europe in 2019, Nuno decided to keep a small squad. Lage has gradually built a squad of greater depth since his arrival and wants two ‘top class’ players fighting it out in every position.
Bruno Lage said: “It would be a different challenge. We want that challenge and we will do everything (to get there). But after that the challenge is to create a stronger squad. It’s impossible for us to play in the Champions League, so we won’t play on Tuesday or Wednesday. If we arrive in the Europa League, we are going to play on Thursday and Sunday. This is a lot and the club knows that. The club must have the culture to play two or three times per week. The structure of the club must move. It’s a big challenge, but that’s the evolution we want.”
