When it comes to the Wolves academy, it has been all about two men in the last few years – Morgan Gibbs-White and Max Kilman.
The latter has made tremendous strides this season, embarking on his first real run in the Premier League side.
However, Gibbs-White, in rather typical fashion has endured a difficult campaign.
Over the last few seasons, his first-team football has been restricted to just six starts in the top-flight and his chance of rejuvenating his fledgeling career with Swansea during a loan spell this term hasn’t gone according to plan.
After featuring on six occasions for the Swans, the attacking midfielder fractured his foot. When it comes to Gibbs-White, he really doesn’t get much luck.
However, with Wolves switching their formation to now involve a number 10, he may have been handed a lifeline. That being said, he’ll have to keep his place in the pecking order ahead of one of the academy’s brightest talents if he’s to succeed at Molineux.
The player who could rival Gibbs-White for a starting berth in the not too distant future is Taylor Perry.
The 19-year-old has been a phenomenal asset to the U23 side this term and has scored a total of six goals in only eight Premier League 2 outings.
He is a natural goalscorer and loves to get forward, scoring plenty from set-pieces too.
Speaking about the midfielder this season after Wolves’ U23 side lost to Crystal Palace, James Collins said: “TP was unlucky not to start but has come on and scored. He’s probably our best goal threat at the moment.”
It’s clear to see why he stands out from the rest. The youngster is streets ahead of anyone else in the academy in terms of goals and he’s already made his first-team debut.
Perry played twice in the Carabao Cup last term, registering an assist and he was also given the opportunity to play in the Europa League.
Clearly, he has a bright future and considering his position, Gibbs-White has every reason to worry.
After all, Perry is the one still at the club and he’s also fitter. It surely can’t be too long before Nuno Santo unleashes him more regularly at senior level.
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