Wolves player who left during summer transfer window now set to sign additional two-year contract
Wolves are working hard to get their squad in order for the season ahead, even after the closure of the summer transfer window.
It was an eventful summer for those at Compton, as Wolves saw players come and go.
Today, it was announced that Daniel Podence had departed, ending his five-year association with the Midlands club to embark on a new path in Saudi Arabia.
Podence wasn’t the only player to exit Molineux this summer and certainly wasn’t the only figure expected to leave Gary O’Neil’s side.
Wolves set to offer Dan Bentley a new contract
Throughout the summer, Dan Bentley’s future at Wolves was questioned as the goalkeeper was a suggested target of another Premier League club.
Arsenal wanted to sign Bentley however, after a rejected bid, the Gunners looked elsewhere, bringing in Bournemouth ‘keeper Neto on loan on deadline day.
During the summer transfer window, it looked certain that the Englishman’s future was going to be away from Wolves, as O’Neil and Matt Hobbs welcomed Sam Johnstone to the club from Crystal Palace.
Instead, the opposite is expected to happen, with Bentley’s position as Wolves’ second-choice shot-stopper not expected to change.
Today, talkSPORT reported that Wolves are preparing to trigger the option to extend Bentley’s contract by two years at Molineux.
The Englishman’s current contract at Wolves is set to expire at the end of the season, giving O’Neil and Hobbs a decision to make over his immediate future.
Bentley expected to usurp Jose Sa at Wolves
The most striking part of the report came in the form of what Bentley’s contract offer means for Jose Sa.
While Sa is expected to stay at Wolves despite being left in a complicated situation in the summer due to interest from Saudi Arabia, the Portugal international is poised to slip down the pecking order.
The winger has officially sealed a move to Saudi Pro League club Al-Shabab, after much speculation about his future this summer.
Podence spent last season out on loan with his former club Olympiacos, and really impressed. They wanted to sign him permanently.
But seemingly, they could not match the offer presented by Al-Shabab, with sporting director Matt Hobbs revealing that it was ‘life-changing’ for the player.
Podence is a player who has divided opinion at Molineux over the years.
The 28-year-old signed from Olympiacos in January 2020 for a reported £17 million and ended up making 108 appearances for the club.
While he had the potential to really frustrate by overplaying and throwing in unnecessary tricks, Podence undoubtedly impressed for the Old Gold, and also chipped in with some important goals.
He could be theatrical, which could wind people up. But Podence could also provide moments of magic and could easily get supporters out of their chairs in an instant.
