Wolves bolster defense with Tchatchoua signing as window nears

Wolves have bolstered their defensive options with the arrival of Jackson Tchatchoua from Verona on a five-year contract, taking their summer recruitment tally to five signings and underscoring the club’s intent to address vulnerabilities exposed in the opening weekend loss. The Cameroon international, who can also operate at wingback and has appearances on both flanks in Serie A, joined after 36 league games for Verona last season, contributing two goals and three assists. He is Wolves’ second defensive addition of the window, following the arrival of left-back David Moller Wolfe, and complements the permanent deal to bring striker Jorgen Strand Larsen in from Celta Vigo, which the club had previously loaned him for last season.

The transfer window has also seen ongoing speculation around Strand Larsen’s long-term future. Newcastle United are reported to have begun talks with intermediaries about a potential move for the 25-year-old, who scored 14 league goals for Wolves last season and played a pivotal role in securing their survival in the top flight. The discussions come as Newcastle reportedly seek two new strikers before considering other upheavals to their forward line,...