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title: "Wolves: Steve Madeley claims Willy Boly sale could happen"
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author: "Henry Jackson"
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published: "2022-08-21T12:10:07Z"
modified: "2022-08-21T12:10:07Z"
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# Wolves: Steve Madeley claims Willy Boly sale could happen

**[Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) are open to the idea of selling centre-back Willy Boly to Nottingham Forest this summer, reliable journalist Steve Madeley has claimed.**

### The Lowdown: Boly a Wolves stalwart

The Ivory Coast defender has been a strong performer for the Old Gold over a sustained period of time, helping them return to the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) in 2018 and making [147 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willy-boly/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/142310/verein/543) in total.

However, Boly has become a less important figure in recent years, mainly because [injuries](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willy-boly/verletzungen/spieler/142310) have continually hampered his progress in frustrating fashion.

At 31 years of age, it could also be that his best days are behind him, with his current contract [expiring](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willy-boly/profil/spieler/142310) next summer.

### The Latest: Madeley makes Boly exit claim

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/SteveMadeley78/status/1561087337731424256?s=20&t=zvegm_jhfoYRUwpIRd1XpQ) in sharing a piece for [The Athletic](https://theathletic.com/3524229/2022/08/20/willy-boly-nottingham-forest-wolves-transfer/), Madeley confirmed Forest’s interest in Boly and added that Wolves could allow him to move to the City Ground. He tweeted:

> “As per @JPercyTelegraph, Wolves have rejected a Nottingham Forest bid of around £1m for Willy Boly. Get the impression they would consider selling but not at that price nor without having a replacement lined up.”

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### The Verdict: Right time to sell?

Boly will always be a hero to Wolves fans, given the quality and commitment that he has provided over the years – former Molineux defender Joleon Lescott previously called him an ‘[instrumental](https://wolves.vitalfootball.co.uk/pundit-lauds-player-for-long-term-impact-since-joining-the-club-report/)‘ presence at the back – but it now feels like the right time to sell.

A colossal presence during the memorable 2019/20 season when he featured regularly for the Old Gold and won four headers per game, the Ivorian’s number in that regard was 50% lower last term as he managed only 10 league appearances \[[WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/97587/History/Willy-Boly)\].

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With the likes of Max Kilman and Nathan Collins now being [preferred](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/161/Show/England-Wolves) at the back, it is difficult to see the 31-year-old getting much of a look-in under Bruno Lage, barring injuries to the current starters.

The fact that Boly is into the [final year](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/willy-boly/profil/spieler/142310) of his contract also means that now is the last realistic opportunity for Wolves to earn a transfer fee for him, rather than losing him on a free transfer in 2023.