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Leeds United Eyeing Summer Swoop For This Wolves Defender: Why Farke Must Make The Call
If a recent report from the Spanish outlet Marca (as quoted by Leeds Live) is believed to be true, Leeds United are weighing up a summer swoop for Hugo Bueno. But they are not alone in the hunt, with Dutch giants Feyenoord also exploring a permanent move for the left fullback following an impressive season-long loan from Wolverhampton Wanderers. The 22-year-old Spain youth international joined Wolves' academy ranks from CD Areosa six years ago. He was eventually promoted to their first-team squad to challenge and cover Jonny and Rayan Aït-Nouri on the left. After 48 appearances over the past two campaigns, the youngster was sent out on loan to the Rotterdammers for regular gametime. Advertisement Wolves, meanwhile, parted ways with Jonny in January 2024, which saw Bueno being the second-fiddle to Aït-Nouri as the left wingback. While the emergence of the Algerian led to the Spaniard's loan exit, the club must now decide whether to sanction a transfer in the aftermath of Aït-Nouri's high-profile move to Manchester City earlier this month. WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND – DECEMBER 24: Raheem Sterling of Chelsea shoots during the Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Chelsea FC at Molineux on December 24, 2023 in Wolverhampton, England. (Photo by) Bueno had a hard time against England in the ongoing UEFA EURO U-21. Spain were outplayed in a 3-1 defeat, and Liverpool's Harvey Elliott taunted the Wolves prospect throughout the outing. His future will be further jeopardised if the Wanderers bring in a new name to replace Aït-Nouri, and Leeds United, who are in the hunt for a new left-back, could make the opportunity count in due time. Why Leeds United Should Step Up The Chase After two years in the Championship, Leeds earned Premier League promotion under the tutelage of Daniel Farke. However, the German boss may require reinforcements in several positions, particularly on the left, with Junior Firpo expected to return to Real Betis on a Bosman basis upon the expiry of his Elland Road contract. Advertisement The Whites also have Sam Byram and Maximilian Wöber, but they only featured as the understudy to Firpo throughout the 2024-25 season. Byram's contract won't be renewed beyond this month, and Wöber, who does not belong to Farke's plans, could return to the Bundesliga amid interest from German outfits. Leeds also have Alex Moreno in their shortlist, but the 32-year-old Aston Villa star has several suitors in Real Betis, Real Sociedad and Burnley. Reinildo Mandava is also a target, but the Atletico Madrid veteran received approaches from Sunderland, Nottingham Forest, as well as clubs in Turkey and Saudi Arabia, given his availability on a free transfer. Bueno's attacking flair would help in transitions, but the gaffer must work on his defensive traits to prevent counter-attacking threats. He has a very high ceiling considering his age, and the Peacocks must step up the chase for the Spaniard, as he would offer a long-term solution in West Yorkshire.
BBC News
10-06-2025
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Have Man City received 'a gift' in Ait-Nouri or is Bueno 'better'?
We asked for your views on Rayan Ait-Nouri's five-year spell at Molineux coming to an Algeria international has completed a £31m move to Manchester City, so will Wolves miss him next season or will he be easily replaced this summer?Here are some of your comments:Simmo: What a gift. Man City must be rubbing their hands together. I was under the impression that it is in our club's interest to get the best price possible. He should have been at least £45m. Wolves need all the transfer monies they can just to replace the player sold and then they even need more to strengthen the I wish him all the best at Man City, but why are we selling him on the cheap? Pep Guardiola does not buy £31m players he buys £50m players. We needed to play hardball, a bit like Brighton do, to get a much better and fairer price for He has been good for Wolves, but he isn't great defensively. I'm not sure he is good enough for City. We are happy to take their money I'm happy. Hugo Bueno is a better player. He is less flashy but can defend and cross, and he doesn't stand on the ball to give the opposition time to get back. Once he has the opportunity, he attacks. Let's hope we can spend on some reinforcements in the attacking areas. I'm optimistic for this A ridiculous decision. We should be building our team around him, Emmanuel Agbadou, Joao Gomes and Jacob Strand Larsen. We need to give Vitor Pereira a chance next season, yet we have sold two of our three best players. We don't want to become a club that is fighting relegation every season. It's up to Fosun now as to what kind of a club they want us to I am fed up with Fosun selling our best players. It will be another season at the bottom of the table and more frustration for the fans. Fosun if you don't invest for success, sell the club.
BBC News
03-06-2025
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'It's a big gamble' - fans on potentially losing Ait-Nouri as well as Cunha
We asked how you feel about the possibility of Wolves losing both Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri in this transfer window. What impact could that have on the side? Could they can be replaced?Here are some of your comments:Dave: I find it highly frightening. This team could handle the loss of Cunha but Ait-Nouri as well, I don't know. It will be a challenge to replace their directness and It was always going to happen, as it does every year. The two rumoured names are on their way out and it is better to get it done sooner rather than later to give us time to replace. As always, there is a lack of trust that the money will be put to good use, but hopefully it will allow us to bring in the players we require for our latest rebuild - a right-back, centre-back, midfielder and some attacking options. Let's back Vitor and see where we end It is only worrying if Fosun does not allow the manager to replace them. If we don't replace them, next season could well be a disaster even with the excellent Pereira in charge. Quality players must be replaced with We have had a long time to accept Cunha leaving and I suspect Wolves fans have come to accept we are a selling club. Ait-Nouri is incredibly skilful. He has just had his best season at Wolves but he has also been quite frustrating. I would rather he stayed, though. Losing both means losing all of the creativity. I think Wolves will cash in and recall Hugo Bueno. Wolves don't buy Premier League experience so expect moderate expenditure on purchases from abroad. Then hope to sell on at a profit. Rinse, repeat. Another season of It is a big gamble after such a difficult season to sell our two best players. I assume Fosun is not going to gamble our Premier League status without a back-up plan. Brighton and Brentford for example have seen some of their best players leave but always seem to find new gems to keep the club progressing. One huge positive is the swiftness of business of these players out of the door. If we can act quickly with incomings rather than scrambling last minute for signings, this could be a very good Sure, it is worrying to lose your best players. But that is the nature of the league. Players want to play for the best teams. Wolves are seen as a stepping stone. C'est la I'm more concerned about losing Ait-Nouri than Cunha. Cunha's discipline is an issue and his suspension saw other players stepping up. I would rather have the £62m than an unreliable player (and I hope that these funds will be available over the summer). Wolves, like many others, are effectively feeder clubs for the big teams. They, in turn, need to nurture the talent that they can Cunha leaving has been inevitable for a number of months and the team showed they can cope without him with the winning run they put together. Losing Nelson Semedo and Ait-Nouri would be more concerning than the loss of Cunha, though, as they are key in our way of playing.
