Jason Denayer

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1564530585338617856

Seems a good signing on the face of it.

 

[WasStefan]

Under contract he’s probably worth north of £20m. This would be a very, very good signing. So much so that Kilman/ Collins are gonna be under huge pressure to keep performing.

Very happy if it happens

 

[NorthWolf]

 

[WV10Wolf]

He’s not going back to 3/5 at the back is he?

Though saying that, not a bad thing to be able to do when you’re 1-0 and struggling to see the fame out.

 

[NordicWolf]

Error-prone.

 

[Northampton_wolf]

He’s not going back to 3/5 at the back is he?

No dont believe so , think this is a boly replacement.

Given that we were touted for Dawson, i think to ensure we can get the squad we are looking at players who are classed as home grown.

he can also cover RB because of his pace, allowing jonny/ran to be on the left, denayer can cover, semedo and the back 2.

 

[Derbywolf85]

He’s not going back to 3/5 at the back is he?

Though saying that, not a bad thing to be able to do when you’re 1-0 and struggling to see the fame out.

Boly replacement.

 

[Kashmire Hawker]

35 caps for Belgium and 37 games in Europe at 27 years old; being possibly being qualified as Home Grown, due to coming through Manchester City and him being used at both Centre Back and Midfield - would make this an excellent deal for a Free move.

Very surprised he wasn’t snapped up after he left Lyon, by another club in European competition!

 

[Guzeppi]

Love him already.

More info greatly appreciated, don't follow French football.

 

[Guzeppi]

35 caps for Belgium and 37 games in Europe at 27 years old; being possibly being qualified as Home Grown, due to coming through Manchester City and him being used at both Centre Back and Midfield - would make this an excellent deal for a Free move.

Very surprised he wasn’t snapped up after he left Lyon, by another club in European competition!

Thank you sir.

 

[AlexWolvesHD]

Homegrown, experienced, leader, 27 and free would make a good Boly replacement

 

[92WWFC]

He’s not going back to 3/5 at the back is he?

Though saying that, not a bad thing to be able to do when you’re 1-0 and struggling to see the fame out.

Doubt it, we need someone as a rotation option for Kilman and Collins I like Toti but we should have at least 4 CBs.

 

[marrs-guitar]

It seems slightly strange, just three months before a World Cup, that a Belgian international would allow themselves to be a free agent, missing out on pre-season and then eventually seemingly being content just to be back-up.

West Ham have supposedly passed him up in the last few weeks.

He does have a good CV though, and will probably qualify as homegrown. With Boly seemingly out the door it's a good free option to add for us.

 

[WolfLing]

Probably better quality backup in a back 4 than Boly. Definitely more longevity than Boly at 27.

Squad is looking strong. Over to you Bruno!!

 

[Bawtry Wolf]

Under contract he’s probably worth north of £20m. This would be a very, very good signing. So much so that Kilman/ Collins are gonna be under huge pressure to keep performing.

Very happy if it happens

Hopefully a challenge for Collins. Must admit I haven’t been overly impressed with him. Might be my expectations of a £20m Centre Half, the lauding of him by various pundits as a ball playing centre half and playing alongside Kilman. The latter is fast pushing into the top echelon of Centre Backs I’ve seen at Wolves. The current list is Lescott, Richards and a fit De Wolf. I was too young to appreciate Munro although I did see him play a couple of times and know that older fans think he was the dogs *******s.

 

[Adrian_Monk]

Always been impressed with Denayer whenever I've seen him - quick, good on the ball and tackles well. Only concern is he is not dominant in the air, but as cover can't knock this signing.

 

[Supadavewolf]

Why oh why has nobody said

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[WolfInSheep'sClothing]

It seems slightly strange, just three months before a World Cup, that a Belgian international would allow themselves to be a free agent, missing out on pre-season and then eventually seemingly being content just to be back-up.

Collins isn't above this guy right now imo. Too many mistakes made 4 games in to be definite undroppable first choice.
Bruno wants 2 good players for every position. He's going to find it hard to keep them all happy.

 

[wolvesjoe]

Only 3 clubs have conceded less goals than Wolves in the first four games.

Great start by a new Centre half pairing. But this guy sounds like good back up.

 

[Beastier]

All hail Denayer the Denyer

 

[Thank you Sir Jack]

Error-prone.

Sorry to hear that. I'm sure that your luck will change.

 

[Bill S Preston Esq.]

35 caps for Belgium and 37 games in Europe at 27 years old; being possibly being qualified as Home Grown, due to coming through Manchester City and him being used at both Centre Back and Midfield - would make this an excellent deal for a Free move.

Very surprised he wasn’t snapped up after he left Lyon, by another club in European competition!

Maybe in a world cup year, not being in European competition may be seen as a plus.

 

[North West Wanderer]

Only 3 clubs have conceded less goals than Wolves in the first four games.

Great start by a new Centre half pairing. But this guy sounds like good back up.

That’s in fairness to you an interesting point. Shame we still can’t score!

 

[oldgoldheart]

How come lyon let him walk away

 

[Wednesbury Wolf]

Dawson would be a better option if this story is true.

 

[Sedgley Gold N Black]

Was surprised no one had picked him up when I noticed he was a free agent earlier in the window. Assumed it was due to an injury but doesn’t seem to be.

Would be an improvement IMV as 3rd choice and could push Collins/Kilman for their starting place.

 

[Nige100]

Why is he a free agent has he run his contract down or did it not get offered for some reason?

Without any behavioural or injury issues this is as good a free agent as it gets.

 

[Sedgley Gold N Black]

How come lyon let him walk away

They couldn’t, or chose not to, meet his wage demands.

 

[Elvis Wolf]

Gerr him in NOW !!!

 

[Wolf In Essex]

When they announce the team sheet before the game, his name has to be sung just like "Jason Derollo"

 

[Scallywolf]

They couldn’t, or chose not to, meet his wage demands.

I assume the same will happen with Adama at the end of this season, if he stays that long..

 

[Hugh Jarse]

Error-prone.

As are the bulk of our squad at times...

 

[giantwolf]

Had a promising future and played regularly for Lyon before injuries impacted his season last season. Was apparently close to joining Torino earlier in the window before "a twist behind the scenes" - wonder if that was medical related

Think he'll be useful to have in the squad as Toti (to a lesser extent) and certainly Mosquera (as back up to Collins) aren't up to standard yet. Hopefully he's clear of his injuries and the twist was something else.

 

[Sedgley Gold N Black]

Had a promising future and played regularly for Lyon before injuries impacted his season last season. Was apparently close to joining Torino earlier in the window before "a twist behind the scenes" - wonder if that was medical related

Think he'll be useful to have in the squad as Toti (to a lesser extent) and certainly Mosquera (as back up to Collins) aren't up to standard yet. Hopefully he's clear of his injuries and the twist was something else.

Apparently the Torino move fell through due to a Saudi side offering much better terms, not sure why that one didn't happen though.

 

[GoldenHorseshoe]

Gerr him in NOW !!!

Let's give him a 5 million signing bonus as well shall we Elvis?

 

[giantwolf]

Apparently the Torino move fell through due to a Saudi side offering much better terms, not sure why that one didn't happen though.

Ok thanks

 

[SuperGran]

Apparently the Torino move fell through due to a Saudi side offering much better terms, not sure why that one didn't happen though.

Seems like we have hijacked it

 

[Mile End Wanderer]

Not a bad defender slightly erratic at times. Saying that Collins makes me nervous at present. Done well for Lyon. As others have said solid replacement for Boly.

 

[JonahWolf]

Think he’s a direct Donk replacement tbh, as in cover CB and DM.
If he’s more defensively decisive than Donk so can properly play the #6 role, then that’s a better balanced 433 with Neves and Nunes the 8s, or Neves-Denayer the holding pair in 4231 with Nunes as the floating 10.

I’ve only seen him playing in a back 3, and does seem to have the odd howler in him, so doesn’t look to be signed as a CB as much as midfield.

 

[Elvis Wolf]

Let's give him a 5 million signing bonus as well shall we Elvis?

Sounds like a plan !!