Wolves’ problem area of the pitch is evident as they lost 3-1 to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge on Monday night, their third straight Premier League loss.
With 51 goals given up in 22 games, Wolves is now in 17th place in the standings and just outside the relegation zone on goal differential.
With Mario Lemina potentially leaving Molineux before the February 3 deadline, obtaining a new center midfielder or somebody who can be deployed in a back three is a priority.
Nevertheless, as per O Jogo, Wolves have an interest in adding another wide player to their ranks.
Catamo has reportedly been added to a shortlist of possible arrivals after maintaining a consistent spot in Sporting’s starting lineup in 2024–25, making 16 starts and seven substitute appearances in Primeira Liga and Champions League games, scoring four goals and dishing out two assists.
Catamo has been used in both wing-back and final third positions, and his versatility is clearly appealing when Pereira is utilizing a 3-4-3 formation.
As many as nine goals have been scored in 29 appearance for Mozambique, most notably against Ghana in a comeback 2-2 draw at the Africa Cup of Nations 12 months ago.
There are still three-and-a-half years remaining on the contract of a player who has also represented Vitoria de Guimaraes and Maritimo in Portugal.
With Wolves prioritising defensive-minded players at this point, it is plausible to expect that outgoings may be required before they add to their attacking ranks.
Despite starting against Chelsea on Monday night, Pablo Sarabia has entered the final six months of his contract, his wages realistically dictating that he will not be offered a renewal.
Hwang Hee-chan is another squad player who may be considered for an exit, providing that a suitable offer is made for the South Korea international’s signature.
Wolves could also be left with decisions to make over the future of Matheus Cunha, the Brazil international yet to extend his contract amid interest from elsewhere and having been criticised by Pereira for his ‘body language’ against Chelsea.
