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Wolves are reportedly close to agreeing a deal to sign Gabonese midfielder Mario Lemina from Nice.
Gabonese midfielder Mario Lemina is reportedly close to joining Premier League club Wolverhampton Wanderers.
Wolves are said to be close to reaching an agreement with OGC Nice for the signature of Lemina in a deal understood to be around £8.5m.
The 29-year-old has been a key player for Nice in the Ligue 1 this season where he’s played 14 games and attracted the attention of Wolves as they aim to fix their midfield woes.
Mario Lemina to Wolves
A report by French outlet Footmercato indicates that an agreement between Wolves and OGC Nice is close for the signing of Lemina and the player could be having a medical this week.
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New Wolves manager Julen Lopetegui promised the fans new signings this January window and it appears Lemina will be the second new face at Molineux this month following the arrival of Brazilian striker Matheus Cunha.
The Gabonese international is no stranger to the Premier League having previously spent time at Southampton and Fulham, playing 74 league games for both teams.
19th-place Wolves will be hoping his experience in the Premier League will come in handy as they hope to avoid relegation.
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Lemina is also a Gabonese international who has played 25 times for his country so far and scored three goals.
His energetic approach in midfield could benefit Wolves as Lemina is a proficient ball carrier and hard tackler capable of scoring the occasional goal, especially from long-range shots.
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