New signing ‘honoured’ by warm Wolves welcome.
Marshall Munetsi admits he is ‘honoured’ by the warm welcome he has received since joining Wolves.
The £15million deadline day addition has made a big impression on Wolves with two substitute appearances so far, making his FA Cup and Premier League debuts.
After making that late switch from France, Munetsi says his team-mates and the fans have helped him adjust with the welcome he received.
“As footballers we don’t really have that time (to settle in), we always have to get down to business as soon as possible,” Munetsi said.
“For me now, I’m just trying to help the team, doing the best I can on and off the pitch.
“£12m-15m” – Price tag claim made as West Ham and Wolves target Millwall man.
This article is part of Football League World’s ‘Terrace Talk’ series, which provides personal opinions from our FLW Fan Pundits regarding the latest breaking news, teams, players, managers, potential signings and more…
Millwall could face another battle to keep hold of star defender Japhet Tanganga in the summer transfer window.
After falling out of favour at Tottenham Hotspur, Tanganga initially joined Millwall on loan last January and it is fair to say that he impressed during his temporary spell at the club.
Tanganga returned to The Den on a permanent basis in the summer after being released by Spurs and while it has been a turbulent season for the Lions, the 25-year-old has enjoyed an excellent campaign on an individual level this season.
Japhet Tanganga’s Championship stats for Millwall this season (as per Sofascore)
Appearances
29
Goals
2
Assists
0
Clean sheets
11
Interceptions per game
1
Tackles per game
1.7
Balls recovered per game
3.8
Clearances per game
5.3
His performances have not gone unnoticed, and he was linked with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Sheffield United in the January transfer window, but much to Millwall’s relief, a move did not materialise.
However, the Lions may have to contend with further interest in Tanganga in the summer as according to GIVEMESPORT, Wolves remain keen on the defender, along with Ipswich Town, Southampton, and West Ham United.
Millwall told to demand big Japhet Tanganga fee as West Ham and Wolves circle
Japhet Tanganga.
When asked for his reaction to reports linking Tanganga with the likes of West Ham and Wolves, FLW’s Millwall fan pundit Lucas Ball admitted that he is destined to return to the Premier League in the near future and urged the club to demand around £12-15 million for the former England youth international.
“There were rumours that Wolves were interested in Tanganga in January as well and nothing came of it, Sheffield United looked at making a bid too and were priced out,” he said.
“We got Tanganga in last January on loan and he was very good for the rest of the season.
“The deal in the summer took a while as there was a lot of interest in him after he had a good run in our team and played very well.
“There was not only the ability that everyone knew was there but the question of whether he could play a long run of consecutive games was answered as well, and it has been answered again this season.
“Hopefully the injury issues he had earlier in his career are behind him. He’s far too good for this level.
“The club are trying to be ambitious and bring in high-quality players, and if he sees the vision and sees us as a team that could challenge towards the top of the league, then you never know, he might want to be a part of that.
“If the Premier League were to come calling, it is also very hard to say no, and he is more than good enough to play for a Premier League side.
“It seems likely that he will be back up there at some stage in the next year or two.
“You’d hope that he wouldn’t go to West Ham having played for Tottenham and Millwall, but who knows, transfers can throw up some weird things.
“In terms of a price tag, I’d want at least £12 million.
“He’s been incredible, he’s the cornerstone of our backline, and our record with and without him in the team speaks for itself, there’s a vast difference between the two.
“If we could get £12-15 million, I’d be very happy with that if he was to leave.”
