{"id":655380,"date":"2025-06-06T09:06:46","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:06:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/?p=655380"},"modified":"2025-06-06T09:06:46","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T13:06:46","slug":"wolves-transfer-evann-guessand","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/06\/06\/wolves-transfer-evann-guessand\/","title":{"rendered":"Wolves Pushing Hard To Sign Ligue 1 Star With &#8216;Many Admirers&#8217;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Wolverhampton Wanderers are wasting no time in identifying summer targets, and one name high on their wishlist is emerging OGC Nice forward Evann Guessand. Following a standout season in France, the 23-year-old is reported to have &#8216;many admirers&#8217; across the Premier League and Europe.<\/p>\n<h2>Wolves Step Up Pursuit Of Evann Guessand Amid Premier League Interest<\/h2>\n<h3>Wolves Eye Guessand To Bolster Attack<\/h3>\n<p>Wolves are reportedly leading the chase to sign Nice forward Evann Guessand, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/SkySportsNews\/status\/1930596600973279710?t=glxClwPW9lKBcdShtNa4cA&amp;s=19\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sky Sports News<\/a>. The 23-year-old has caught the attention of clubs across Europe after an outstanding season in Ligue 1, where he netted twelve goals and supplied nine assists.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/06\/05\/wolves-board-matt-hobbs\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_self\">Wolves Begin the Scenes Restructure as &#8216;Penny Drops&#8217; for Ownership<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With the summer transfer window open, Wolves are eager to strengthen their attacking options after losing star man Matheus Cunha, and Guessand has emerged as a top target. His combination of pace, physicality, and creativity makes him an ideal fit for V\u00edtor Pereira&#8217;s dynamic system.<\/p>\n<h3>Interest Growing Across Europe<\/h3>\n<p>Guessand&#8217;s performances have not gone unnoticed, with significant interest being reported from several Premier League clubs such as <a href=\"https:\/\/footballtoday.com\/2025\/05\/27\/brighton-target-evann-guessand-amid-joao-pedro-exit-links\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Brighton <\/a>and other major European clubs. His ability to influence games in multiple ways has made him a sought-after young forward. Despite the fierce competition, Wolves are believed to be pushing harder than most. The club sees Guessand as a potential key figure in their long-term plans and are reportedly willing to prioritise his signing in the early stages of the transfer window<\/p>\n<p><strong>Read More:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/lastwordonsports.com\/football\/2025\/06\/04\/wolves-rayan-ait-nouri-manchester-city\/\" target=\"_self\">\u2018Advancing After Initial Talks\u2019: Wolves Braced For Second Huge Blow After Matheus Cunha Departure<\/a><\/p>\n<p>However, there may be a stumbling block. Liam Keen of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.expressandstar.com\/sport\/2025\/06\/05\/wolves-star-closing-in-on-manchester-city-move\/\" target=\"_blank\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Express &amp; Star<\/a> has reported that the proposed \u00a325 million transfer fee could prove to be too steep for the Molineux outfit, especially if rival clubs enter a bidding war.<\/p>\n<p>Still, Wolves remain determined to stay at the front of the queue, hoping to strike early and secure a player who could take them to the next level. The coming weeks could prove decisive in the race for Guessand&#8217;s signature.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Wolverhampton Wanderers are wasting no time in identifying summer targets, and one name high on their wishlist is emerging OGC Nice forward Evann Guessand. Following a standout season in France, the 23-year-old is reported to have &#8216;many admirers&#8217; across the Premier League and Europe. 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