Wolverhampton Wanderers are now tracking a “tremendous” defender who’s “a cut above” the level he’s currently playing at, according to Carlton Palmer.
Wolves remain in relegation dogfight
It can be tricky for clubs to plan for the summer when it is unclear what division they will be in next season, and Wolves find themselves in that situation at the moment, with their Premier League status in doubt.
Despite the 2-1 loss at Liverpool last time out, the Old Gold remain two points clear of the bottom three as things stand, with Ipswich Town picking up a point against Aston Villa on Saturday.
A shaky defence is one of the main reasons Vitor Pereira‘s side find themselves in a precarious position, having shipped 54 goals in 25 games, so there may be a need to bring in some new options this summer, regardless of what league they are in.
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Earlier this week, it was revealed Wolves are leading the race for Genoa’s Koni De Winter, and there has now been another update on a centre-back they could target this summer.
In an interview with Football League World, Carlton Palmer has stated the Wanderers are interested in signing Millwall’s Japhet Tanganga, who the former England international believes is too good for the Championship.
Palmer said: “Wolves and West Ham are two of the clubs who are tracking Japhet Tanganga, who continues to impress at Millwall.
“He is a cut above this level, we all know that, he’s just struggled with injuries, but the 25-year-old has managed to stay fit and has played a big role in the Lions getting out of a relegation battle under Neil Harris last season, while he’s continued to improve in this campaign.
During the January transfer window, Millwall were holding out for a fee of £12m, although their asking price could feasibly rise if Tanganga continues to perform well ahead of the summer, having already received very high praise from the media.
“Tremendous” Tanganga could improve Wolves’ backline
Palmer hailed the 25-year-old for his “tremendous recovery pace”, while also claiming he is capable of playing in the Premier League, so he could be a solid signing for Wolves regardless of whether they stay in the top flight.
That said, it may be difficult to win the race for the Millwall star if the unthinkable happens and Pereira’s side drop down to the Championship, given the interest from West Ham.
The former Tottenham Hotspur man is among the Lions’ most consistent players in the Championship this season, and he has previously proven he has what it takes to succeed in the top flight, putting in a top performance in a 1-0 win against Manchester City.
