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Exclusive: PSV Submitting Hwang Hee-chan Offer as Wolves Transfer Plan Revealed
PSV Eindhoven are preparing a concrete move for Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Hwang Hee-chan during the January transfer window, driven by an injury crisis crippling their attack[1][2][4]. The Dutch giants, leading the Eredivisie title race, have been monitoring the 29-year-old South Korean international for months, having previously targeted him last summer following Alassane Pléa's long-term injury[1][4].
PSV's forward line is in disarray: Pléa remains sidelined since August, while Myron Boadu and Ricardo Pepi have joined him in the treatment room. Pepi, recently rejected a €25m bid from Fulham before suffering an injury requiring surgery and a potential seven-week absence, has exacerbated the "emergency situation"[1]. This has prompted PSV officials to approach Hwang's entourage, viewing his versatility as a central striker or winger, combined with his experience from stints at Salzburg and Hamburg, as an ideal fit[1][3].
At Wolves, Hwang has endured a disappointing season, scoring just two goals and providing three assists in 20 appearances amid the team's battle against relegation—they sit bottom of the Premier League with demotion looming[1][3]. Despite regular minutes (1,179 played) under managers Rob Edwards and predecessor Vítor Pereira, reports suggest a move could appeal to the forward, offering a shot at Champions League football with PSV[1][3]. However, Hwang is not considered surplus to requirements at Molineux, making any departure surprising[1].
While a specific £10m bid is rumored, Wolves' transfer plan appears open amid their struggles, though PSV are also exploring alternatives[1][2]. Hwang's strong 2023/24 form (13 goals) underscores his potential impact in Eindhoven[3]. Negotiations could heat up as the window progresses.
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