Wolves’ Jose Sa reacts to Hwang Hee-chan amid exit whispers
Jose Sa has responded to Wolves team mate Hwang Hee-chan as the goalkeeper’s Molineux future remains unclear.
The 32-year-old could leave the club this summer alongside fellow goalkeeper Sam Johnstone, just a year after his arrival from Crystal Palace.
Johnstone had ousted Sa as number one at the beginning of last season under Gary O’Neil before the Portugal international returned as first choice under his successor Vitor Pereira.
Sunderland are interested in taking Johnstone upon their return to the Premier League, but Sa has yet to receive any suitors.
Hwang could follow Sa out of Wolves exit door
Hwang struggled for form and injuries last season and the forward could be another player that leaves Molineux in this transfer window.
The South Korean was one of five players that the club are willing to listen to offers on, and midfielder Tommy Doyle has already left to join Championship club Birmingham City on a loan deal.
The 29-year-old took to Instagram (9 July) to share his latest post-season trip with followers, which was liked by Sa.
He appeared just 25 times for the club last season, scoring only one goal and registering two assists.
Wolves’ transfer business must turn to defence
Football Insider Verdict
Johnstone has fallen out of favour at Wolves and the 32-year-old looks set to leave the club this summer, but the future of Sa is still uncertain.
Sa is the same age and Pereira may be eyeing up a younger alternative for the future.
Following his arrival from Olympiacos in 2021, Sa has been a mainstay in goal, but with previous Champions League experience he will not want to stay at Wolves to sit on the bench.
| Appearances | 146 |
| Goals Coneded | 212 |
| Clean Sheets | 36 |
Pereira must decide his number one before their opening weekend match with Manchester City.
Wolves’ transfer business so far has been to replace the departed Matheus Cunha, who was their most important player last season.
The permanent arrival of Jorgen Strand Larsen and the signing of Fer Lopez, both from Celta Vigo, means Wolves shouldn’t be goal shy.
Pereira should now be prioritising defensive additions to make his side harder to beat.
Wolves conceded 69 goals last season and the three promoted sides have already shown ambition in the transfer market, meaning the fight to stay up may be a tougher task.