As reported by The Daily Mail, Wolverhampton Wanderers are interested in signing goalkeeper Florin Nita after a move for Sporting shot-stopper Rui Patricio stalled.

What’s the story?

Nuno Santo is looking for improvement and depth in every area of the Wolves first team after winning promotion to the English Premier League.

One name on his radar was Portuguese ‘keeper Rui Patricio according to The Mail, but the deal has stalled after disagreement between his club and the player’s agent.

An alternative option for Wolves is Sparta Prague’s Florin Nita, say the paper, who could be available on a season-long loan deal with a £4.5m option to buy.

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Who is he?

A regular in the Romanian top-flight for years with Concordia Chiajna and Steaua Bucharest, the 30-year-old moved away from his homeland for the first time in January, making the switch to Sparta Prague.

His form last season for both his new club and Steaua was exceptional, conceding just 37 goals in 43 appearances in all competitions, also keeping an impressive 18 clean sheets.

With two league titles and a cup to his name in Romania, he’s a player who knows what it takes to play consistently and has the experience to add serious depth to the goalkeeping position at Wolves next season.

On a season-long loan, it’s a risk-free move that ticks plenty of boxes for the Premier League new boys.