Genoa are taking steps to secure Fabio Silva from Wolverhampton Wanderers as a potential replacement for Albert Gudmundsson, who is on the verge of leaving the club. With Fiorentina reportedly leading the race to sign Gudmundsson, Genoa have initiated talks with Wolves for Silva, proposing a loan deal with an option to buy.
La Gazzetta dello Sport report how the proposed arrangement would allow Genoa to bring in Silva on a temporary basis while retaining the option to make the move permanent after evaluating his performance. This approach is similar to Genoa’s previous acquisition of Vitinha, who joined the club on a loan with an option to buy.
Fabio Silva, once a highly-touted prospect, has experienced a challenging period since his 40 million euro transfer from Porto to Wolves in 2020. Despite his potential, Silva struggled to make a significant impact in the Premier League, leading to a series of loan spells across Europe, including stints at Anderlecht, PSV Eindhoven, and Rangers.
For Genoa, securing Silva would mean adding a versatile forward capable of playing both as a central striker and on the wing. The club is keen to bolster its attacking options, especially with the potential departure of Gudmundsson. Silva, who has expressed interest in playing in Serie A, could find a fresh start at Genoa, ending his cycle of temporary moves and establishing himself in a stable environment.
