Wolves chase £21m Sporting Lisbon midfielder Joao Palhinha

Wolves are interested in a deal for Sporting midfielder Joao Palhinha, reports in Portugal suggest.

Published May 27, 2022

Manchester City's Raheem Sterling (left) and Sporting Lisbon's Maria Joao Palhinha battle for the ball during the UEFA Champions League Round of 16 1st Leg match at the Jose Alvalade Stadium, Lisbon. Picture date: Tuesday February 15, 2022. PA Photo. See PA story SOCCER Man City. Photo credit should read: Isabel Infantes/PA Wire...RESTRICTIONS: Use subject to restrictions. Editorial use only, no commercial use without prior consent from rights holder..

The 26-year-old has been linked to Wolves for some time and it is understood he remains on a shortlist of potential targets, as Wolves chase a midfield signing this summer.

Although Palhinha signed a contract extension with the club late last year until 2026, which reportedly has a £50million release clause, reports suggest that the midfielder will be available for a cut-price fee of around £21million.

Wolves boss Bruno Lage is keen on adding quality depth to his midfield with the futures of Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves uncertain.

However, Wolves face competition for Palhinha’s signature with Tottenham, Leicester and Everton all reportedly interested.

Palhinha could offer Wolves the type of defensive midfielder they have been craving, as he specialises his game on winning tackles and interceptions.