Wolves eyeing up move for Mario Lemina

Wolves are interested in completing the signing of OGC Nice midfielder Mario Lemina in the near future, according to an update from journalist Ryan Taylor.

The Lowdown: Lemina a key man for Nice

The 29-year-old is known by Premier League supporters for his time spent at Southampton and Fulham, where he made a total of 74 appearances in England’s top flight.

Lemina is now plying his trade at Nice in France, starting 11 Ligue 1 matches this season and enjoying an impressive 90% pass completion rate in the midfield.

It could be that a return to England is on the cards, however, following a new update.

The Latest: Wolves interested in signing

Speaking to Give Me Sport, Taylor claimed that Lemina is very much on Wolves’ radar ahead of a possible move:

“Lemina is definitely a target. He’s a player they’ve looked at in the past before he went to Nice. He also had a loan spell with Fulham and Wolves were also looking at him at that point.”

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The Verdict: Good addition by Lopetegui?

Lemina could be a shrewd signing by Julen Lopetegui in the January transfer window, as he looks to bring in the right players who can suit his system perfectly.

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At 29, the 25-time capped Gabon international isn’t getting any younger but he has proven himself in the Premier League and has averaged 2.5 tackles and 1.4 clearance per game in Ligue 1 in 2022/23.

Lemina is out of contract at Nice next year, which could increase the likelihood of them being willing to sell now, with Wayne Bridge once calling him a ‘great player’.