Wolverhampton Wanderers are poised to secure their first major signing of the summer with Sporting Lisbon midfielder Vitor Pereira edging closer to a Molineux move.
The Premier League club have reportedly agreed a deal worth approximately £12 million for the 26-year-old Portuguese talent, who could undergo his medical within days according to Portuguese media outlets.
Portuguese Pipeline Continues
Wolves' longstanding connection with Portuguese football appears set to continue with this potential acquisition. Pereira, who featured 29 times for Sporting last season, represents another strategic dip into the Portuguese market that has previously yielded success for the Midlands club.
The midfielder's versatility could prove particularly valuable to manager Gary O'Neil, with Pereira capable of operating in both defensive and advanced midfield roles - flexibility that Premier League squads increasingly require.
Summer Rebuild Begins
This potential signing signals the start of Wolves' summer recruitment drive as they look to build on last season's respectable campaign. The midfield area has been identified as a priority for reinforcement, and Pereira's expected arrival would provide immediate depth and quality.
With Sporting Lisbon having already secured replacements, the path appears clear for Pereira to complete his transition to English football, following in the footsteps of numerous compatriots who have flourished at Molineux in recent years.
The move represents a significant step in Pereira's career, offering him the platform of the world's most watched league while providing Wolves with a technically gifted operator familiar with the demands of top-level European football.
