Latest developments
- Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to signing Marshall Munetsi.
- Wolves are in the market to find a new midfielder.
- Munetsi has been a regular at Reims since 2019.
Whisper+ analysis
Authenticity (4/5): Wolves progressing
Wolverhampton Wanderers are close to agreeing a deal with Reims for their star midfielder Marshall Munetsi, as Vitor Pereira pushes to strengthen his midfield ahead of Monday's deadline.
The story comes from The Telegraph's Mike McGrath, who is one of the best in the business for Premier League transfer updates.
Value (4/5): Potential bargain
McGrath fails to mention the fee Wolves are paying for the 28-year-old Zimbabwe international. He is valued at around £8.5 million by Transfermarkt. If the West Midlands side can sign him for a similar fee, it would represent a good deal for them considering Munetsi is at the peak of his powers.
Suitability (3.5/5): All-rounder
Wolves have explored the possibility of signing a number of midfielders during the final days of the window, but it seems now they've identified Munetsi as an ideal fit. The Reims man, who excels in making tackles and creating chances with defence-splitting passes, appears to be a midfielder capable of contributing to all phases of play.
Upgrade? (3.5/5): Lemina replacement
Mario Lemina has fallen out of favour with Pereira and is expected to depart Molineux in the final hours of the window. Accordingly, the Reims star is likely to replace Lemina in the new manager's 3-4-2-1 setup.
Logic (4/5): Premier League is calling
The Zimbabwean midfielder has spent more than five years in Ligue 1. Having impressed many with his exploits at Reims, he is likely to find a move to the Premier League too tempting to turn down at this juncture of his career.
Whisper+ verdict: 19/25
The reputation of the source combined with the type of midfielder Pereira is looking for suggests this deal will get over the line.
