Wolves have allowed Portugal worldwide Goncalo Guedes to return to Benfica on mortgage in a transfer which may permit Gary O’Neil to strengthen his squad within the closing days of the switch window.
The 26-year-old Guedes has by no means managed to settle within the Black Nation since a £27million transfer from Valencia final summer season, and joined Benfica on mortgage final January earlier than a knee damage ended his season prematurely in March.
With Wolves braced for the potential lack of Matheus Nunes to Manchester Metropolis earlier than Friday’s switch deadline, sporting director Matt Hobbs stated Guedes’ mortgage, which can run for the complete season, will clear up area on the Molineux wage invoice that could possibly be utilized in different offers.
“After the powerful interval Goncalo had with the damage final yr, it’s necessary for him to exit and get as many minutes as potential, in an surroundings he is aware of effectively, at a membership which is aware of him effectively – they’ve been a giant a part of his rehab, so it’s a transfer which is sensible,” Hobbs stated.
“We had to verify he was going to play sufficient and with all of the competitions Benfica are in, he’s going to play loads of video games. He’s simply grow to be a father for the primary time and now has a son there, so he’ll be glad off the pitch, which can hopefully permit him to carry out on it.
“Additionally, the actual fact we are able to use his wages to hopefully complement different offers this final week (of the window) can solely be a optimistic for us. It frees up cash to be spent elsewhere and offers him a possibility to play video games.”
