Supporters of Wolverhampton Wanderers have been reacting to a transfer link which has emerged between the Old Gold and Sporting Braga’s João Palhinha.
According to Portuguese outlet Correio da Manhã, as cited by Sport Witness, Nuno Espirito Santo’s side could reach an ‘eventual deal’ with parent club Sporting Lisbon to secure the midfielder’s services for around €15 million (£13.4m) (via @TalkingWolves), which fans reacted to.
Wolves and Sporting have made an agreement in principle for the transfer of João Palhinha.
An ‘eventual deal’ between the clubs for the 24-year-old could be done for around €15m. [source: Correio da Manhã via Sport Witness]#WWFC #TalkingWolves pic.twitter.com/BHq1G7GApf
— Talking Wolves (@TalkingWolves) May 18, 2020
Surprised sporting still deal with us tbf ??
— Ben (@BVitler) May 18, 2020
He was great against us at Molinuex in Europa League
— Danny perry (@DanPez7) May 18, 2020
That would be fantastic
— Tony Wilde (@TonyWilde99) May 18, 2020
Would you be pleased if the Old Gold secured João Palhinha's services?No, not good enough
Yes, he seems a talent
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According to the report, the Lisbon club is keen to push up the touted €15 million (£13.4m) fee, however, the financial impact of the current viral outbreak will make it difficult.
So, after the report was shared to Wolves fans on social media (via @TalkingWolves), supporters continued airing their reactions to it.
Good player
— Lucas-Wwfc (@wwfc_lucas) May 18, 2020
Is this Neves’ best mate?
— markatonks (@markatonks1) May 18, 2020
Rather go for William Carvelho from Betis… baller
— Steve Morgan (@stevemogs72) May 18, 2020
What do we think?
As can be seen in these responses from Wolves fans, the majority would be keen on the signing of the Portuguese 24-year-old, however, some have their doubts.
With an impressive 7.21/10 average rating on loan with Braga over 18 appearances in the Liga NOS this season (per WhoScored), though, it would appear that Palhinha is a talent.