Wolverhampton Wanderers are facing crucial decisions regarding the futures of both their senior goalkeepers as the January transfer window approaches its final days. According to emerging reports, Nottingham Forest have entered negotiations to secure the services of experienced shot-stopper Jose Sa.
Forest Renew Interest in Portuguese International
Sky Sports News indicates that Nottingham Forest held an interest in acquiring Jose Sa during the previous summer transfer period. At that time, the club opted to sign Brazilian goalkeeper John Victor from Botafogo instead, aiming to provide competition for first-choice keeper Mats Selz.
However, following a season-ending knee injury sustained by Victor, Forest have reportedly revived their pursuit of the 33-year-old Portuguese international. The club is keen to bolster their squad depth as they battle to avoid relegation from the Premier League and seek progress in the Europa League competition.
Currently, Angus Gunn serves as the only backup option for Forest, but he has not featured in any competitive matches since his summer arrival from Norwich City. It is understood that Gunn does not form a significant part of manager Sean Dyche's immediate plans, prompting the urgent search for reinforcements.
Sa's Season at Wolves and Contract Situation
BBC Sport confirms that Nottingham Forest are actively engaged in talks with Wolves regarding a potential late-January move for Jose Sa. The goalkeeper has experienced a mixed season, alternating minutes with fellow keeper Sam Johnstone under the Wolves' management.
Sa began the campaign by starting four of the opening five league matches, but after failing to cement his place, he was relegated to the bench for the subsequent ten games. This period coincided with the departure of former manager Vitor Pereira.
Since matchday seventeen, new manager Rob Edwards has reinstated Sa to the starting lineup, where he has remained a consistent presence. Notably, Sa has even captained the side in the last four matches, contributing to an upturn in both results and overall team performances.
The Portuguese goalkeeper remains under contract with Wolves until 2027, but reports from Fbref suggest he is among the club's highest earners, commanding a weekly salary estimated at approximately £60,000. Since joining Wolves in 2021, Sa has made over 150 appearances across all competitions, playing under five different managers during his tenure at Molineux.
Spurs' Interest Complicates Wolves' Goalkeeping Dilemma
The potential transfer of Jose Sa to Nottingham Forest is set to directly impact the future of his Wolves teammate, Sam Johnstone. Tottenham Hotspur have reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Johnstone as they restructure their own goalkeeping department.
Tottenham currently have Guglielmo Vicario as their established first-choice goalkeeper but are considering allowing Antonín Kinský to depart for West Ham United. Kinský only arrived from Slavia Prague twelve months ago, indicating a swift change in plans.
According to BBC Sport, Tottenham are exploring the possibility of securing Johnstone on a loan deal from Wolves. This move would serve as a direct short-term replacement for Kinský, should that transfer materialise. However, Spurs' pursuit is now complicated by the ongoing uncertainty surrounding Sa's potential departure from Wolves, which could influence Johnstone's availability and Wolves' willingness to negotiate.
The final days of the January transfer window promise significant developments for both clubs as they navigate these interconnected goalkeeping scenarios.
