Wolves reportedly sent scouts to watch Russia striker Artem Dzyuba in action in his country’s 2-1 win over Scotland at Hampden Park last Friday in Euro 2020 qualifying.
That is according to Russian media outlet Riafan, with the story relayed on Twitter by @TalkingWolves.
Wolves reportedly had scouts at Russia's 2-1 win over Scotland, with striker Artem Dzyuba the subject of attention.
The Zenit forward has 21 goals in 37 appearances for Russia and scored the first of Russia's two goals against Scotland. [Source: Riafan] #WWFC #TalkingWolves pic.twitter.com/VmiKlUZ9Zw
— Talking Wolves (@TalkingWolves) September 8, 2019
Dzyuba’s equaliser for Russia on Friday night was his 21st goal in 37 caps for Russia, with the 31-year-old striker boasting 56 goals in 148 appearances for current club Zenit St. Petersburg. He has played for five Russian clubs in his career but none outside of his home country.
Riafan reported [via Birmingham Live] that he left a positive impression on scouts from not just Wolves, but also Everton and Crystal Palace, who reportedly had assigned scouts to watch the player, who is 6 ft 7 (1.97m) tall.
Riafan added [via Birmingham Live] that Dzyuba recently signed up to Jorge Mendes’ Gestifute agency, which represents Wolves manager Nuno Espirito Santo and players Ruben Neves, Diogo Jota, Joao Moutinho, Rui Patricio and Pedro Neto.
These Wolves fans took to Twitter to give their views on Dzyuba being scouted by the club:
https://twitter.com/Tylercrowson2/status/1170676311603470336
He’s a big unit
— Mario (@MarioEnzo1989) September 8, 2019
Do nicely would be a great signing
— charliemurray (@charlie32121720) September 9, 2019
Can he play CAM?
— joey (@fatalmango) September 8, 2019
31 years old. Wouldn’t have thought this would be a player we would go after. We didn’t go for Rondom cause of his age and he was younger.
— Jo Gough (@goughy123456) September 8, 2019
As much as I love our progression as a club I do wonder. Haven’t we got any scouts in the U.K.? Surely there is talent here at home.
— Michelle (@Michellehall07) September 9, 2019
Do you think Dzyuba could be a good signing if Wolves were to pursue him or should the club avoid him? Join in the discussion by commenting below!
