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title: "Wolves: Wanderers given hope in bid to re-sign Matt Doherty"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-18T17:15:23Z"
modified: "2022-01-18T17:15:23Z"
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# Wolves: Wanderers given hope in bid to re-sign Matt Doherty

**Wolves have been boosted in their quest to re-sign Matt Doherty this month, with journalist Fabrizio Romano claiming that Tottenham want to sell the defender.**

### The Lowdown: Doherty tipped to make Wolves return

The right-back was a great servant for the Old Gold for a lengthy period before his exit in 2020, making [302 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-doherty/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/171679/verein/543) in total and helping them return to the Premier League.

Doherty has [failed to kick on](https://www.football.london/tottenham-hotspur-fc/players/matt-doherty-opens-up-real-19990438) at Spurs, though, and he has been [linked](https://www.footballinsider247.com/sources-wolves-submit-bid-for-tottenham-star-doherty-as-talks-held-today/) with a return to Molineux numerous times in recent weeks ahead of a potential January move.

A new update further suggests that it is a possibility, with the 30-year-old seemingly edging closer to the exit door in north London.

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### The Latest: Romano offers Wolves hope over Doherty

On Tuesday, Romano took to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/FabrizioRomano/status/1483354220627644418?s=20) to confirm that Doherty is one of several players who Tottenham are happy to get rid of this month, acting as a boost for Wolves as they reportedly hope to bring the Irishman back to Molineux.

The journalist provided the following 12-word update: “Spurs still working to sell players – like Ndombele, Doherty, Bergwijn or Dele.”

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### The Verdict: Positives outweigh the negatives

Doherty’s possible return may not be universally popular because of his decision to leave in the first place, but it could be a strong piece of business by Wolves. The Republic of Ireland international could come in and add depth to Bruno Lage’s squad, battling with the [often-maligned](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/wolves-fans-critical-of-nelson-semedo-vs-watford/) Nelson Semedo for minutes and allowing for more rotation.

Doherty has been [hailed](https://www.footballinsider247.com/danny-mills-exclusive-wolves-player-the-equal-of-liverpool-man-carragher-calls-world-class/) as ‘absolutely superb’ by ex-England right-back Danny Mills in the past and he still has enough years left in him at the top to enjoy a fruitful second spell at Molineux. His tally of [28 goals and 41 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-doherty/alletore/spieler/171679) during his first stint in the Black Country speaks volumes about the quality he can offer going forward.

Given how Lage’s side have been [far from prolific](https://www.skysports.com/premier-league-table) this season, adding a play who can offer such a viable attacking threat makes this a move well worth exploring, and it’s a bonus to hear that Spurs are eager to offload the Irishman.

***In other news, Wolves are reportedly still keen on signing one player in January. Find out who it is [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/renato-sanches-wolves-transfer-claim-alex-crook/).***