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title: "Wolves: Wanderers join the race to sign Ethan Ampadu"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-08-12T18:40:52Z"
modified: "2022-08-12T18:40:52Z"
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# Wolves: Wanderers join the race to sign Ethan Ampadu

**[Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) have joined the race to complete the signing of Chelsea youngster Ethan Ampadu this summer.**

### The Lowdown: Ampadu to leave on loan?

The 21-year-old continues to struggle for playing time at Stamford Bridge, with Thomas Tuchel unable to promise him a starring role in 2022/23.

For that reason, it seems likely that Ampadu will again be loaned out before the end of the current transfer window, having spent last season at Serie A side Venezia.

There is plenty of interest in the Welshman currently and it looks as though Wolves have now entered the equation.

### The Latest: Wolves join the race

According to [*La Nazione*](https://www.lanazione.it/empoli/sport/ampadu-ora-si-accelera-caccia-a-un-accordo-per-il-prestito-secco-1.7970946) \[via [*Sport Witness*](https://sportwitness.co.uk/wolves-interested-signing-chelsea-man-player-wants-clarity-future-face-competition-three-clubs/)\], have joined Italian teams Empoli, Spezia and Cremonese in expressing an interest in signing Ampadu.

While a loan move without an option to buy is mooted, and not exactly ideal, it is claimed that Wanderers are still interested in acquiring the youngster’s services.

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### The Verdict: Exciting addition?

Ampadu has already enjoyed an intriguing career, not only spending numerous spells away from Chelsea on loan, but also [winning the Europa League and FA Cup](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ethan-ampadu/erfolge/spieler/392771) with the Blues.

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He is capable of thriving as either a centre-back or a defensive midfielder, so that versatility could appeal to Bruno Lage, especially having lost both Romain Saiss and Conor Coady in defence this summer.

Indeed, during a loan spell at Sheffield United, [Paul Heckingbottom](https://www.sheffieldunited.news/news/paul-heckingbottom-praises-sheffield-united-loanee-ethan-ampadu/) praised his versatility, but also suggested a move to nail down one position could see him become one of the world’s best.

At 21, Ampadu is starting to come into his own at senior level, having made [91 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/ethan-ampadu/alletore/spieler/392771) overall, and he could be a shrewd signing who goes up a gear at Molineux.

An average of [2.3 aerial duel wins and tackles](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/322418/History/Ethan-Ampadu) apiece last season, across 29 Serie A appearances, speaks volumes about his combative tendencies and ability to add some steel through the spine of a team.