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title: "Wolves: Riqui Puig chances boosted by previous dealings with Barcelona"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-25T16:35:39Z"
modified: "2022-01-25T16:35:39Z"
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# Wolves: Riqui Puig chances boosted by previous dealings with Barcelona

**Wolves have received a boost in their bid to sign Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig this month, with journalist Pete O’Rourke talking up a potential move.**

### The Lowdown: Puig linked with Wolves move

Things are still relatively quiet at Molineux ahead of next Monday’s deadline day, barring the ongoing saga of Adama Traore’s [likely move](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/adama-traore-transfer-latest-tottenham-romano/) to Tottenham.

One player who has been [linked](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/riqui-puig-wolves-transfer-latest-pete-orourke/) with a move to Wolves is Puig, who has struggled to make an impact at Barca this season under both Ronald Koeman and Xavi.

The [one-time La Liga champion](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/riqui-puig/erfolge/spieler/331511) has [only started once](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/372827/Show/Riqui-Puig) in La Liga in 2021/22 to date and it looks as though he is not in the manger’s plans, potentially opening the door for a move.

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### The Latest: Wanderers given further boost

Speaking to [*Give Me Sport*](https://www.givemesport.com/1826907-wolves-transfer-news-open-dialogue-with-massive-club-amid-lage-interest-in-22-yo-gem), O’Rourke claimed Francisco Trincao’s move to Wolves means they have good relations with Barca, possibly improving their chances of signing Puig:

> “Wolves already have Trincao from Barcelona, so there’s obviously open dialogue there between the clubs and good relations.
>
> “That would boost Wolves’ chances of getting him.”

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### The Verdict: Potentially exciting signing

Puig may not be a regular at Barca but he is still an excellent footballer with many years ahead of him, so Wolves would be wise to snap him up this month. He has been [compared](https://www.fcbarcelonanoticias.com/en/players/in-italy-already-see-to-riqui-puig-like-the-new-andres-iniesta_259652_102.html) to Spain legend Andres Iniesta, which speaks volumes about his ability and composure on the ball.

The young Spaniard has proven that comparison to be fair too with an incredible [93.9% pass completion rate](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/372827/Show/Riqui-Puig) in La Liga this season, albeit across just 294 minutes, showing that he could excel in a similar manner to Joao Moutinho and Ruben Neves. The Wolves duo actually both complete passes at a [lower success rate](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/161/Show/England-Wolverhampton-Wanderers).

Bruno Lage could perhaps then mould Puig into a long-term replacement for Moutinho, ensuring the club continues to grow into the future, acting as a statement signing from a huge club at the same time.

***In other news, Fabrizio Romano has given a key Wolves transfer update. Read more [here](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/adama-traore-transfer-latest-tottenham-romano/).***