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title: "Wolves: Luke Hatfield talks up January centre-back signing"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2021-12-03T17:05:10Z"
modified: "2021-12-03T17:05:10Z"
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# Wolves: Luke Hatfield talks up January centre-back signing

**Wolves will be looking to sign a new centre-back once the January transfer window rolls around, according to journalist Luke Hatfield.**

### The Lowdown: Wolves prepare for Liverpool visit

Bruno Lage’s men could only draw 0-0 at home to Burnley in the Premier League on Wednesday, in what was far from a classic contest.

On Saturday afternoon, Wolves welcome Liverpool to Molineux, with the Reds thrashing Merseyside rivals Everton 4-1 at Goodison Park in midweek.

It is a huge test of Wanderers’ credentials and the [likely back three](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/161/Show/England-Wolverhampton-Wanderers) of Max Kilman, Conor Coady and Romain Saiss will need to be at their best.

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### The Latest: New centre-back in January?

Speaking of defenders, it appears as though a new centre-back could be heading to Molineux next month.

That’s according to Hatfield, who told [GIVEMESPORT](https://www.givemesport.com/1796186-molineux-transfer-news-wolves-looking-to-strengthen-key-position-in-january) that he expects a new face to arrive in that area in the January transfer window:

> “I think it’s certainly a position they’re looking to strengthen.
>
> “You only need to look at the business they attempted in the summer and the noises coming out of the club now and the reports, it’s clearly a position they need addressing.”

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### The Verdict: Makes perfect sense

Another defender is required in order to provide [more competition for places](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wolverhampton-wanderers/kadernachposition/verein/543), also allowing Lage to shuffle his pack more as the season progresses.

Someone like [Wolves-linked Sven Botman](https://sportwitness.co.uk/player-most-in-demand-was-wanted-by-wolves-club-closed-the-door-on-transfer/) would be an ideal candidate, with the Lille centre-back already a [regular starter in Ligue 1](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/379732/Show/Sven-Botman) and Europe, but also only 21 years of age and therefore would be a long-term acquisition.

He is superior to any Molineux defender in terms of [aerial duels won](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/161/Show/England-Wolverhampton-Wanderers) this season, averaging 2.5 in the league, which could help to make Lage’s team more dominant defensively.

It would give Wolves a mid-season boost as they potentially look to secure European football next term, adding quality to a crucial area of the pitch.

***In other news, some Wolves fans have flocked to a transfer claim. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/sven-botman-lille-premier-league/).***