Supporters of Wolverhampton Wanderers have been reacting to a transfer link that has emerged between the Old Gold and Sporting CP’s Rodrigo Fernandes.
According to O Jogo, as cited by Sport Witness, Wolves are interested in signing the 19-year-old talent and there have been ‘conversations’ over a supposed move.
As stated in the report, Fernandes is represented by Jorge Mendes’ agency Gestifute.
Despite the transfer rumour having been based on ‘conversations’, it is reportedly understood that there are figures on the table and the transfer could cost Wolves around €10-12million (£8.9-10.7m).
While the youngster is highly regarded by his club in Lisbon, the report states that the Liga NOS outfit would welcome the cash as they need to bring in some money.
The Portuguese midfielder has made only four first-team appearances for Sporting during his career in which he has neither scored nor assisted (per Transfermarkt).
Fernandes has, however, represented his country at Under-16, Under-17, Under-18 and Under-19 level on multiple occasions.
So, after the report was shared with Wolves supporters on social media (via @TalkingWolves), fans aired their feelings on the transfer link.
There have reportedly been talks between Wolves and Sporting for the signing of Rodrigo Fernandes.
Wolves are possibly looking to structure a deal for the 19-year-old midfielder with figures between €10m-12m being reported. [source: O Jogo via Sport Witness]#WWFC pic.twitter.com/w2LrZWBd81
— Talking Wolves (@TalkingWolves) June 3, 2020
Have we seriously got to watch out on buying too many Young players?, most of the squad is already under 25.
— Chris (@cpj93070) June 3, 2020
Yeah but look how experienced those players under 25 already are. Neves, Jota, Traoré, Dendoncker, Podence – all of those have racked up 100s of appearances in a number of leagues/European competition.
— Tom (@laneystain) June 3, 2020
While Fernandes has only made four first-team appearances for Sporting during his career, all of those have come this season with two in the league and two in the Europa League (per Transfermarkt).
Seems a typical wolves signing
— David (@slackermanbo) June 3, 2020
Uncle jorge
— paul nicholls ? ? (@StPaul197173) June 3, 2020
However, in those four appearances this season, the 19-year-old’s average ratings make for grim reading despite the player reportedly being highly thought of in Lisbon.
During his two appearances in the league, a 6.19/10 average rating has made him the fourth-worst performer for Sporting and in the Europa League, a 6.03/10 average rating has made him the club’s worst-performing player (per WhoScored).
Would the signing of Rodrigo Fernandes at around the £9million mark be a good idea?No, he's not worth it
Yes, it's good to invest
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Much more likely than the ludicrous rumored bid for Carlos Vinicius. in my humble opinion
— stewart griffiths (@stewtgriffiths) June 3, 2020
Yeah likely with a 3mill per season, similar to the Costa deal
— Jayy (@Jaywolvesfc) June 3, 2020
As can be seen in these responses from Wolves fans, it seems that the supposed transfer has the backing of most fans; however, some are a little uncertain.