A frustrating start to the season for Kenny Jackett and his Wolves side. While it’s not been utterly disastrous, Wolves have struggled to string any sort of consistency together, and lost to Derby and Brentford in consecutive games.
Benik Afobe has been a bright spark, and the fact he was retained over the summer is looking more and more important in each passing game. On loan Liverpool winger Sheyi Ojo is looking promising on the wing, but reflects the problem with the side as a whole – a lack of consistency.
Kevin McDonald finally signed a new deal last month after a mini contract saga, and the squad has a decent enough core to consolidate their position and perhaps push for the playoffs given a bit of luck.
Though sections of the Molineux support may not universally agree that Jackett is the man to lead them into a new era, his success during the early part of his tenure should at least afford him the time to negotiate another transfer window.
Wonder what Wolves he can send wandering? Here are THREE to axe in the January window…
EUSEBIO BANCESSI
He may well share his name with one of the greatest Portuguese players of all time, but Bancessi is not fit to lace his countryman’s boots.
It’s not really worked out for him since joining the ranks from the youth academy at Benfica. He couldn’t get in the team during the League One triumph, and looks even less likely to force his way into first team proceedings this term.
BJORN SIGURDARSON
The Midlands outfit have been very loyal Sigurdarson since he was signed back in 2012. The Icelandic striker has been unfortunate with injuries, but his contract soon expires.
Having recently returned to full training, Wolves must act quickly in order to recoup at least some of the £2.4m they shelled out for him three years ago.
He impressed while on loan in Norway, and a return to Scandinavia should be mooted if Wolves don’t want to lose him for free next year.
RAZAK BOUKARI
Would be a hard decision to cut the Togolese winger from the club. He’s been seriously unfortunate with injuries, having suffered fresh heartbreak back in August – another year long layoff.
However, there is no point having him in the squad – as callous as that may sound. Axe his contract, and use his wages in order to fund a replacement. Harsh, but what really is the point?