Wolves are in talks with Lens over a move for Kevin Danso, TalkSport understands.
The Austrian defender is emerging as a transfer target for new Wolves boss Vito Pereira.
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Pereira has made signing new centre-backs his top priority since taking over at Molineux.
An initial loan deal with an obligation to buy Danso could be available if Wolves avoid relegation from the Premier League.
He started his career with this defender in England to read And MK Dons At the academy level where he played as a striker.
He joined Augsburg in 2014 and made 44 appearances for the club, as well as spending a season on loan. Southampton In 2019/20.
A 2022 interview reflected on the disappointing debt spell athleticDanso said: “The biggest problem was not playing enough games as a centre-half because I didn’t show what I could do.”
He added: “I wanted to execute it, but when you play out of position you need that extra focus which I didn’t have.”
“I should have concentrated more and read the game more.
“I tried to do it, and while it started well, I kind of took a back seat and got complacent. I need to invest a little bit more to make sure it’s in the direction I want it to be.”
now with the lensThe 26-year-old has made 126 appearances for the French side.
Danso has previously been linked with Manchester United Rio Ferdinand says: “Son of Lens, there’s one, he’s good.”
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Wolves are desperate for quality reinforcements as they prepare to battle to avoid relegation in 2025.
Pereira is 17th in the table with just four wins so far.
But they improved under Pereira.
Last week they won twice and drew to remove themselves from real danger.
Leicester City and Manchester United were well beaten before a goal from Jorgen Strand Larsen against Tottenham.
Next Monday, January 6th is a tough game at home to Nottingham Forest.
