Wolverhampton Wanderers could make a move to sign Juventus star Lloyd Kelly in the coming weeks of the transfer window, according to reports - with the Molineux outfit having lined him up as a potential left-sided option in the heart of their defence.
It's been another window of major outgoings in the Black Country, with star man Matheus Cunha having departed for Manchester United earlier in the window, whilst Algerian full-back Rayan Ait-Nouri has made the switch to Manchester City in another upheaval of their best players. However, that has given them money to spend and Kelly could be on his way to Molineux as a result.
Report: Wolves 'Eyeing Move' to Sign Lloyd Kelly from Juventus
Lloyd Kelly
The report on Molineux News states that Vitor Pereira wants a left-sided defender to come into his ranks, and that could see Wolves look to sign the former Bournemouth star - with the Premier League outfit 'being offered' the chance to sign him from Juventus.
Reports from Italy have stated that Wolves are showing interest in the defender, and with a 'strong chance' that he comes back to England in the summer transfer window, a switch to the West Midlands could be on the cards.
Kelly only joined Juventus on loan in the January transfer window after half a season at Newcastle United, making 19 appearances for the Bianconeri and signing for them on a loan-with-obligation deal. However, they are already looking to offload the 26-year-old Bristol-born star and that could see them make a move for the former England youth international.
Previous reports have stated that the Italian club are looking for up to £20million to let their defender leave, with Wolves having spent similar fees on the likes of Fer Lopez and Emmanuel Agbadou over the past six months - and with Wolves needing competition on the left-hand side for Toti Gomes, Kelly would be a strong option.
The Bristol City youth academy graduate has a wealth of experience in England, featuring 43 times for the Robins in the Championship before moving to Bournemouth. 54 Premier League outings on the south coast proved his worth in the top-flight, as well as promotion from the second-tier, and Kelly then joined Newcastle but failed to make a starting impression under Eddie Howe before setting sail for the Mediterranean.
Wolves already have Agbadou at the back, alongside Santiago Bueno, Yerson Mosquera, Toti and Ki-Jana Hoever - but that could see them miss out on another centre-back for a long season and Kelly could be the Newcastle man to come into their ranks.
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