Wolves in advanced talks for Angel Gomes loan

Wolverhampton Wanderers are in advanced discussions with Marseille to secure a season-long loan for England midfielder Angel Gomes before the January transfer window closes, as the Premier League's bottom club seeks to bolster its squad in a desperate bid for survival.

The 25-year-old, who joined Marseille on a free transfer from Lille last summer, has featured in 19 appearances this season, scoring four goals, but his playing time has dwindled sharply in recent months. Since early December, Gomes has made just one substitute appearance totaling eight minutes across Marseille's last five Ligue 1 matches, and he was omitted from the matchday squad for their 3-1 victory over Lens on Saturday. The arrival of Arsenal loanee Ethan Nwaneri has further crowded the midfield under manager Roberto De Zerbi, prompting Marseille to consider letting Gomes depart in search of regular minutes.

Wolves, sitting 17 points from safety after 23 games with eight points total, view Gomes as a key addition to their midfield. Managed by Rob Edwards, the team has shown signs of improvement, losing only once in their last five matches, but remains adrift at the foot of the table. Edwards aims to enhance...