Visa concerns for proposed Wolves signing
Wolves' proposed move for Noha Lemina is proving difficult due to concerns over qualifying for a visa.
The 18-year-old, who is the younger brother of Wolves midfielder Mario Lemina, came through the Paris Saint-Germain academy before being loaned out to Italian second tier side Sampdoria.
Wolves opened talks with PSG over a loan with an option to buy the talented teenager, but it now appears he will not get enough points to qualify for a visa due to a lack of senior games.
Lemina has made just one appearance for Sampdoria's first team, playing 15 minutes off the bench back in August.
With the post-brexit GBE points criteria for foreign players to sign with British clubs, it is also unclear if Lemina would get enough points to appeal a visa rejection or whether a panel would grant a visa if an appeal was lodged.
This means Lemina's proposed move to Wolves is unlikely as it stands, unless the club chooses to use one of their player exemptions to bring him in despite not having enough points to qualify for a visa.
If Wolves did pull off the transfer, Lemina was due to train with the first team but likely feature for the academy as the club nurtured his talent. He can play as an attacking midfielder or winger.
Both brothers have been on compassionate leave recently following the death of their father and it was planned to bring them together at Molineux in the current transfer window if a deal could be done.
Wolves' priority this month, however, is to bring in a striker. Gary O'Neil is desperate for a number nine and the club are seeking a loan deal before the window closes.
O'Neil would also like to add a winger, but it remains to be seen if Wolves can make both deals a reality this month.
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