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title: "Wolves: Matt Doherty backed to make Molineux return"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-08T13:31:45Z"
modified: "2022-01-08T13:31:45Z"
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# Wolves: Matt Doherty backed to make Molineux return

**Former Wolves favourite Matt Doherty could re-sign for the club this month after a failed spell at Tottenham, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.**

### The Lowdown: Doherty struggles at Spurs

The right-back traded Wanderers for Spurs back in 2020, seemingly seeing it as a step forward in his career, not to mention a fresh challenge.

Things haven’t panned out the way Doherty would have hoped in north London, however, and he has been limited to [just 99 minutes](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/94042/Show/Matt-Doherty) of Premier League action this season.

The 29-year-old has been [strongly linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/tottenham-transfer-rumours/tottenham-hotspur-wolves-submit-bid-for-matt-doherty/) with a return to Wolves in the [January transfer window](https://www.givemesport.com/1754870-january-transfer-window-2022-when-does-it-open-when-does-it-close-and-which-players-are-going-to-move) and a potential move has now been endorsed further.

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### The Latest: Journalist backs Wolves return

Speaking to [*Give Me Sport*](https://www.givemesport.com/1815766-wolves-transfer-news-69-ga-star-would-seriously-consider-molineux-return-this-month), O’Rourke said he could see the move coming to fruition:

> “I’m sure if Wolves were interested in him, it’s something he would seriously consider, to go back to the club because that’s where he made his name and enjoyed such a great time to win that move to Spurs in the first place.”

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### The Verdict: No-brainer for Wanderers

Doherty was a wonderful servant for Wolves over a long period of time, providing endless quality from full-back, and [scoring 28 goals and registering 41 assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/matt-doherty/alletore/spieler/171679) for the club. He was once [described](https://www.sportsjoe.ie/football/matt-doherty-wolves-ireland-match-of-the-day-177543) as ‘sensational’ by Jermaine Jenas.

For that reason, bringing him back to Molineux makes sense for all parties, allowing the 27-cap Republic of Ireland international more playing time, even though he will have to battle with the ever-improving Nelson Semedo for minutes.

Spurs will seemingly be happy to get rid of Doherty, given his squad status, so it is a move that appears to be a match made in heaven for all parties.

***In other news, Tim Spiers has made an important Wolves transfer claim. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league/wolves-tim-spiers-hints-at-adama-traore-exit/).***