According to a recent report by Spiegel Sports, Wolverhampton Wanderers will face competition from a whole host of clubs including Borussia Dortmund, West Ham United, Aston Villa and Liverpool in pursuit of Werder Bremen wide player Milot Rashica this summer. The same source has also claimed that Wolves ‘have asked’ about the Kosovo international ahead of a potential move during the summer transfer window.
Rashica’s Eye-Catching Spell Despite Bremen’s Struggles This Season
The Vushtrii-born wide player has been one ray of hope in what has been a disappointing season for Florian Kohfeldt’s side so far. Rashica has caught the eye with his stellar performances despite his team’s struggles in the Bundesliga this season. He has played in 24 matches for the German club this term, netting ten goals while providing five assists in all competitions.
The Kosovan’s incredible contributions have given Bremen a glimmer of hope in their battle for survival in the German top-flight. They are currently sitting in the relegation zone with the Bundesliga season postponed as a result of the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Rashica has averaged 3.0 shots, 1.6 key passes and 2.2 dribbles in every 90 minutes of league football this season (stats via whoscored) which highlights his growing influence at the Weser Stadium.
The 23-year-old has also got a decent record for the Kosovan national team after scoring four goals in 25 senior appearances for his nation thus far. He will play a crucial role for Bernard Challandes’ side in the UEFA Euro 2020 qualifier against North Macedonia which has been postponed due to the COVID-19 outbreak.
What Will The Kosovo International Add To Nuno Espirito Santo’s Team?
Rashica can use his quickness to get the better of his marker down the wide areas. He has made a habit of completing some dangerous dribbles on the left flank and is versatile enough to play down the middle as a centre-forward or a secondary striker if required. The Kosovan also packs a lot of venom with his shot attempts which makes him a potent goal-threat in the final third. However, his game is still a bit rough around the edges so it is quite likely that he would need time to settle into Nuno Espirito Santo’s playing style at the Molineux Stadium.
If Wolves are to take the next step in their Premier League journey by breaking into the top four, then they need to make some quality acquisitions in the future. Rashica could prove to be one of them if they can win the race to land him before the start of the new campaign. He will not only add some goals and creativity to the Wolves attack but also increase competition for places within Nuno Espirito Santo’s squad.
The likes of Diogo Jota, Adama Traore and Pedro Neto can all benefit from some added competition for one of the wide positions in the Wolves’ starting XI. Furthermore, recruiting Rashica will also provide Nuno Espirito Santo with the freedom to experiment with his formations, tactics and team selections which is what’s required if the West Midlands giants are to catch up with the Premier League’s big spenders in the coming years.
