Here we take a look at Adama Traore's transfer news and odds ahead of the upcoming summer transfer window with the Spaniard looking likely to leave Wolverhampton Wanderers, as the 26-year-old has just over 12 months left on his current contract.
| Team | Latest Odds |
|---|---|
| Tottenham Hotspur | 3/1 |
| Leeds United | 12/1 |
| Barcelona | 14/1 |
Spurs have been linked with Traore for the last few transfer windows, with every passing window it always feels like Traore has been on the cusp of a move to the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium.
After a failed attempt in January that saw the Spanish winger join Xavi’s Barcelona instead, Spurs may re-ignite their interest in him, especially as they look set to secure Champions League next term and reinforcements will certainly help bolster their depth.
Spurs’ current front three of Harry Kane, Son Heung-min and Dejan Kulusevski looks almost unbeatable in its current form, however, as aforementioned, with the impending Champions League campaign, having a player of Adama’s quality and speed come off the bench in decisive games during a busy calendar may be the difference that sees Spurs finally reach their potential they have been just short of for so many years.
If Leeds manage to stay in the Premier League they will certainly look at bolstering a squad that has been ran rugged this season. Injuries to the likes of Patrick Bamford, Stuart Dallas have heavily de-railed Leeds’ season, so much that they sacked head coach Marcelo Bielsa, who most thought was unsackable.
Their lack of reinforcements purchased in both windows may come to haunt them if they are to go down following the action this weekend. If they manage to stay up, however, they will look to strengthen and where better than a premier league proven winger, whose athletic ability perfectly fits Leeds's intense style of play.
The form of wide man Raphinha has been one of the few positives for the Peacocks this season, however, with that comes interest from some of Europe's elite.
Raphinha has been linked with moves to almost all of the big 6 in England, as well as the likes of Barcelona and Bayern Munich abroad. If any of those rumours are to materialise into bids, it will certainly be difficult to keep the Brazilian at Elland Road next season.
With that in mind, the money from his transfer would give them more than enough to pry Traore from Wolves, with only one year on his contract and the player clearly looking for a fresh start and a new challenge.
From the get-go Traore made a blistering impact when he first moved to the Catalonian giants on loan in January, with four assists in his first five appearances in all competitions, he finally looked set to fulfil his potential. But, fast-forward to now and the Spanish powerhouse has struggled to put together a consistent number of minutes, and with that, any sort of form in front of goal.
However, with Barcelona’s imminent return to Champions League football, they will likely be looking to bolster their squad in all areas, and while he may not play every single game, the athletic dominance in pace and power he offers from the bench against weary teams late on, is an appealing trait for most managers.
While he has failed to set the world alight in his short time at Barcelona so far, Adama will no doubt be keen to prove he has the ability to play a key role in Xavi’s re-build job and will likely not want to throw the towel in on such an opportunity in playing for one of Europe’s elite.
Traore is priced at 14/1 to join Barcelona on a permanent basis this summer.
