Alex Scott could be Lopetegui’s shining light

The 19-year-old could be integral to the Old Gold’s progression next term…

Wolverhampton Wanderers are still in with a shot of signing Alex Scott from Bristol City, despite the club’s financial woes.

Julen Lopetegui expressed his concerns over his squad going into the 2023/24 campaign, stating that he was “worried” about the size of his team with reference to being able to compete in the Premier League.

It’s been an ongoing battle for the Old Gold this summer since the emergence of the club’s concerns with Financial Fair Play (FFP), however there may still be a light at the end of the tunnel.

What’s the latest on Alex Scott to Wolves?

Scott has been a target for the Midlands side throughout this window, having two bids for the starlet rejected by the Robbins, who want a fee of £25m for the midfielder.

The second bid was said to exceed £20m, however, the Championship outfit are remaining grounded and sticking to their valuation of the young talent.

This week, a fresh update on the stance between the two clubs and the player was given by transfer insider Dean Jones via GIVEMESPORT, who admitted that he still thinks Wolves can strike a deal.

“So, while they have intentions over a third bid for Scott, they must be careful.

“I still think they can get him, but that is as long as no one else makes a massive bid while they are trying to clear more players from the squad, but it’s a bit at risk as we get to August and a key time for recruitment.”

How good is Alex Scott?

After a treacherous and painful summer at Molineux, Lopetegui could turn fortunes around by securing the signature of Scott, who ignited the Championship last season.

At just 19-years-old, the Guernsey-born gem has 83 Championship appearances under his belt, gaining vital experience and working his way to become an integral member of Nigel Pearson’s squad.

Deployed as a central midfielder, the teenager has been identified by talent scout Jacek Kulig as being a ‘near-perfect player for a high-intensity and pressing team’, adding that his ability in ball carrying and passing sets him above the rest.

Utilised best as a box-to-box player in the middle of the park, the Englishman doesn’t shy away from a challenge, whether it be a combative state or in terms of oppositional talent.