Fans of Wolverhampton Wanderers are pleased that the Old Gold look to have failed in their attempt to sign Nelson Oliveira from AEK Athens.
According to Pagenews Greece, as cited by Sport Witness, the Portuguese striker looks set to stay in Greece despite interest from Nuno Espirito Santo’s side (via Talking Wolves), which had many fans pleased.
AEK Athens striker Nelson Oliveira looks set to stay at the Greek club this month despite reported bids from Wolves. [source: Pagenews Greece via @Sport_Witness]#WWFC #TalkingWolves pic.twitter.com/TaHKcMEZzb
— Talking Wolves (@TalkingWolves) January 28, 2020
Good
— basherbaz (@barriewhitehou1) January 28, 2020
Im personally happy. He brings baggage and a bad rep
— paul nicholls ? ? (@StPaul197173) January 28, 2020
Genuinely don’t mind now we have Neto and possibly Podence as Jota can play as a striker. Might be a bit underwhelming but I’m not worried at all.
— Kristian Marcus Wilson (@BKristianmarcus) January 28, 2020
Would Nelson Oliveira have been a good signing for Nuno Espirito Santo's Wolves?Yes, would have been a good backup
No, seems like he wouldn't have fit in
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During this season, the 28-year-old has been in fine form for his Super League 1 club, having bagged ten goals and six assists in 21 outings in all competitions (as per Transfermarkt).
However, he has previously proved unreliable in the Premier League, with one goal and one assist in ten outings in England’s top flight (per Transfermarkt), which left many fans not fussed over the transfer’s breakdown.
That’s a bonus! We require much better than him!!
— Steve Wiles (@SteveWiles20) January 29, 2020
We do need a striker who’s gonna be mainly back up but someone who doesn’t have the best attitude or quality for European and Prem games isn’t the answer!
— Dave (@Beardo92) January 28, 2020
Well that’s £6m saved and knowing our lot they’ll purchase an unknown and turn £8m into the next Raul ( May have to chip in a few more pesetas though)
— A Richards + Zen (@ARichards1877) January 28, 2020
What do we think?
Despite his impressive return of 16 goal involvements over 21 games in all competitions this season, the Portuguese forward has previously proved that he cannot cut it in the Premier League (as per Transfermarkt).
While Wolves are still in need of a backup striker (as per Express and Star), this one may be a blessing in disguise the have missed out on.