NafisaWolves Eye ‘Next Gareth Bale’ in £21m Transfer Chase for Electric Winger Desperate to Quit La Liga
With star forward Matheus Cunha departing for Manchester United, Wolverhampton Wanderers are facing a serious attacking void ahead of the new season. Cunha’s influence at Molineux was immense—his flair, creativity, and 23 goal involvements in his final campaign were central to Wolves’ attacking identity. Now, new head coach Vitor Pereira is tasked with rebuilding that magic, and he’s wasting no time in reshaping the squad.
One major area of focus is reinforcing the wide attacking positions, and Wolves have already made a statement by signing Fer Lopez from Celta Vigo in a deal worth around £19.5 million. The 21-year-old, signed to operate primarily in the right-sided attacking midfield role, represents the beginning of Pereira’s attacking revamp.
Attention has now turned to filling the void on the opposite flank, where Cunha previously excelled. According to reports from Spanish outlet *El Desmarque*, Wolves have entered the race to sign highly-rated 19-year-old Real Betis winger Jesus Rodriguez. Aston Villa and Serie B side Como are also in pursuit, but Wolves have reportedly made contact with Betis to inquire about Rodriguez’s availability.
A deal could cost Wolves around £21 million, though the winger’s release clause stands significantly higher—rumoured to be £42 million. Whether Betis will push for the full release clause remains to be seen, but what’s clear is Rodriguez is eager for a new challenge this summer.
Rodriguez, who featured 21 times in La Liga last season and scored two goals, is earning comparisons to none other than Gareth Bale. At 6 feet tall and capable of blistering acceleration, his profile is eerily similar to the former Real Madrid star. According to a scouting report by *Breaking The Lines*, Rodriguez’s explosive sprinting style and physical dominance down the flank resemble Bale’s iconic presence at full speed—something Wolves fans will be familiar with, having watched Adama Traoré bulldoze Premier League defenses in similar fashion.
Pereira sees Rodriguez as a perfect fit for his counter-attacking setup. The Spanish winger’s raw speed, size, and intent make him an ideal weapon to deploy in transitional play. With Pedro Neto already offering pace on one wing and Lopez joining on the other, Rodriguez could round out a lightning-fast front line capable of terrorising Premier League defenses.
Whether Wolves can outmaneuver their rivals to land Rodriguez remains uncertain, but his desire to leave and Wolves’ urgent need for attacking reinforcements suggest this could be one of the summer’s most exciting transfer battles.
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