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title: "Wolverhampton Wanderers: Fans split on John Ruddy sale after exit links to Besiktas"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolverhampton-wanderers-fans-split-on-john-ruddy-sale-after-exit-links-to-besiktas/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Adam Clancy"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2020-04-21T08:20:20Z"
modified: "2020-04-21T08:20:20Z"
---

# Wolverhampton Wanderers: Fans split on John Ruddy sale after exit links to Besiktas

**Plenty of Wolverhampton Wanderers fans are split on whether the Midlands club should let John Ruddy go after a report from [Fotomac](https://www.fotomac.com.tr/) has linked the veteran goalkeeper with a move to Besiktas.**

The Turkish club see Ruddy as a potential replacement for Liverpool’s Loris Karius, who is currently only on [loan](https://bleacherreport.com/articles/2792647-besiktas-sign-loris-karius-from-liverpool-on-2-year-loan-deal) in Turkey and therefore may not be available for next season.

The 26-year old has eight clean sheets in the Super Lig this campaign, and averages 2.6 saves per league match, according to [Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/loris-karius/174135).

Ruddy has had to play second fiddle to Rui Patricio since the Portuguese international was brought in to match the Wanderers’ Premier League ambitions, and he has so far made just 15 appearances in all competitions since the back end of last term, as per [Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/john-ruddy/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/29712/plus/0?saison=&verein=543&liga=&wettbewerb=&pos=&trainer_id=).  However, in Wolves’ promotion campaign, the 33-year old played in 45 Championship matches.

These WWFC supporters have not forgotten about his services, and some were split as to whether they should keep or sell the Englishman on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/TalkingWolves/status/1252207801075712000):

> At 33, with premier league experience, he shouldn't be a back up keeper. I rate the guy but I think he needs to move on.
>
> — Ash (@Ashbe\_87) [April 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/Ashbe_87/status/1252210823302438912?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> I’d love ruddy to stay he’s an excellent option as a number 2. But he’s too good to warm the bench week in and out. If he decides to stay good… if he leaves I’ll wish him well
>
> — mick jones (@mickjones1) [April 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/mickjones1/status/1252211914882584577?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> As much as I like him to stay. I say go get a payday and European football as a number one he deserves it. He’s going to be a great future coach/manager so welcome back anytime.
>
> — Matt Pav (@ThePav85) [April 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/ThePav85/status/1252212271411081221?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Good stuff
>
> — Alex Jones (@awj9870) [April 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/awj9870/status/1252208978488066054?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> Would love to see ruddy transition into coaching management team, hope he stays but if he goes I hope he comes back.
>
> — Teebeeroxmore (@teebeeroxmore) [April 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/teebeeroxmore/status/1252229123373772800?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

> stay
>
> — BushburyWolf (@fallout4wwfc) [April 20, 2020](https://twitter.com/fallout4wwfc/status/1252208663084904454?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

***Wolves fans, would you keep or sell Ruddy? Comment below!***