Wolves could sign Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig if he is made available in the January transfer window, according to journalist Pete O'Rourke.

The Lowdown: Puig linked with Wolves move

The 22-year-old has emerged as an exciting prospect at the La Liga club, even being compared to legendary former Spain midfielder Andres Iniesta.

Puig has struggled for playing time at the Camp Nou this season, though, managing just one solitary start in La Liga and getting a mere 17 minutes of Champions League action.

The youngster has been linked with a move to Wolves, and with his current Barca deal expiring in 2023, the Catalan giants may be happy to see him leave this month.

The Latest: Wolves 'would love' to sign Puig

O'Rourke believes that a move to Molineux isn't out of the question for Puig, telling GiveMeSport that he could see it coming to fruition before January is over.

The journalist said: "Riqui Puig is a talented young player at Barcelona and I'm sure Wolves would love to have him at Molineux if he is available."

The Verdict: Unlikely but possible?

There don't appear to be strong enough links to suggest that Puig is a nailed-on target for Wolves in January, but he could certainly be an exciting proposition if they were to move for him.

His aforementioned Iniesta comparisons speak volumes about his ability, and while he hasn't featured much of late, he still has 51 appearances to his name for one of the biggest clubs in the world.

His youth and guile could be an ideal addition to Bruno Lage's midfield - he has an incredible 93.9% pass completion rate in La Liga this season - with the Wolves boss potentially seeing him as a long-term replacement for 35-year-old Joao Moutinho.

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