The Nice goalkeeper has been identified as a new summer target by chiefs at Molineux.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are considering a shock summer swoop to sign Nice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel as a new report reveals the club’s concerns over the long-term future of Jose Sa.
Wolverhampton Wanderers are considering a shock summer swoop to sign Nice goalkeeper Kasper Schmeichel as a new report reveals the club’s concerns over the long-term future of Jose Sa.
How old is Kasper Schmeichel?
Schmeichel is 36 years of age having been on the scene now for almost two decades. He spent 11 years of his career in the Premier League with Leicester City, but eventually he left the King Power Stadium in August 2022 to join Francesco Farioli’s side at the Allianz Riviera.
The Denmark international firmly established himself as their official number one following his arrival having started 36 out of the 38 games in Ligue 1 during his debut season, and despite still having another two years remaining on his contract, the shot-stopper has been attracting interest once again in England.
Nottingham Forest are believed to have identified the 6 foot 2 colossus as a suitable alternative to Manchester United’s Dean Henderson should they not be able to secure his services, though if the following update is to be believed, a new competitor has entered the running in the form of Gary O’Neil at Molineux.
Are Wolves signing Kasper Schmeichel?
According to TEAMtalk, Wolves are “considering a move” for Schmeichel before the end of summer transfer window.
The Old Gold feel that they could be “forced to lose” Sa as a result of needing to balance the books to help with their financial worries, and Nice’s goalkeeper is one that Fosun are “keeping tabs” on because they view him as a “ready-made replacment” for their current first choice.
The Premier League’s former star is thinking about a return to England, so this could be one to keep a close eye on in the final weeks of the market.
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