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title: "Wolves: Tim Spiers backs Hwang Hee-chan to sign permanently"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-tim-spiers-backs-hwang-hee-chan-to-sign-permanently/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2022-01-25T20:10:31Z"
modified: "2022-01-25T20:10:31Z"
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# Wolves: Tim Spiers backs Hwang Hee-chan to sign permanently

**Wolves are still likely to sign Hwang Hee-chan permanently during the summer transfer window, according to reliable journalist Tim Spiers.**

### The Lowdown: Hwang’s hit-and-miss spell

The South Korean joined Wanderers on loan from RB Leipzig last summer and hit the ground running, [scoring three goals](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/262854/Fixtures/Hwang-Hee-Chan) in his first five appearances.

Since then, Hwang has had a more muted spell at Molineux, however, netting only once and finding himself [sidelined](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/hee-chan-hwang/verletzungen/spieler/292246) for an extended period during the winter.

Wolves have the option to sign the 26-year-old for £12million at the end of the season and an update has now emerged regarding the situation.

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### The Latest: Spiers talks up permanent move

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/TimSpiers/status/1485669508538941451?s=20) on Monday, Spiers claimed a permanent move still looks likely, although his injury and a dip in form have clouded the situation slightly:

> “Was going to be this month but then he pulled his hamstring. I’d imagine they were also slightly concerned about his drop in form just before then. Lage is a big fan so if he gets back fit and in form before the end of the season he’s a bargain at £12m.”

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### The Verdict: Still worth it

In the early weeks of Hwang’s time at Wolves, signing him permanently looked like a no-brainer, with the Leipzig man excelling out on the left-hand side in games like the 2-1 win against Newcastle, when he earned [Whoscored’s](https://www.whoscored.com/Matches/1549608/Live/England-Premier-League-2021-2022-Wolverhampton-Wanderers-Newcastle-United) Man of the Match award.

While his impact has diminished of late, some of that is through no fault of his own – any player can be hit with muscle injuries – and he still looks a strong option to bring in during the summer window.

At 26, he should be approaching his peak years, and his versatility means he could also be a long-term replacement for Raul Jimenez in a central role, having been [used there once](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/262854/Show/Hwang-Hee-Chan) to date this season.

***In other news, Spiers has also made another key Wolves transfer [claim](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-transfer-rumours/adama-traore-wolves-spurs-latest-tim-spiers/).***