Wolves Transfer Rumours

28 Jul 2026 16:15:20
According to posts on X, Said has suffered a MCL injury. Depending on the severity, he could miss 3 months of the season.

28 Jul 2026 16:48:22
Can we not get a break?! 😫

28 Jul 2026 17:21:16
Why on earth arrange a pre-season friendly at Macclesfield with a concrete pitch, just asking for trouble!
Just got to question the risk assessment on acute possibility of injury to players.
Now, look where it's got us!

28 Jul 2026 18:23:05
It's the Wolves Way.

Next season's pre-season tour will be in Iran, and the players will be wearing 1940s British Army boots filled with broken glass.

28 Jul 2026 20:21:29
The game was against Maidenhead, and was part of the Max Kilman deal to West Ham.

27 Jul 2026 18:04:11
Reports have linked us with Alexsandro Amorim. Not heard his name branded about but is a similar type player to Joao Gomes (not my rumour just one I’ve seen).

Apparently a goalkeeper is on the verge. Some reports suggest Joao Virginia (I seriously hope not).

Lyon have also pulled out the race for Zetterstrom.

Jordan Holsgrove has been linked also. Doesn’t seem like a progressive midfielders but could be a tidy player 🤷. Does he get in over Lopez, Andre, Munetsi, Doyle at the moment?

What are your thoughts on these links?

27 Jul 2026 22:19:17
I'd be a bit disappointed if the best we can get in are Amorim and Virginia. It just shows all we've waited on is Mendes to throw us a few players, and Matt Jackson and Nathan Shi haven't done any actual planning with the recruitment team. If they come in as squad players, fine, but when players who are Championship-ready like Jordan James and Radek Vitek are still available, they have to go and get them, especially when you consider how they keep saying play-offs aren't good enough.

We've made a lot of money in the last few windows, they need to go out and get top sensible targets.

28 Jul 2026 10:00:05
Fosun needs to FO. In the meantime, the entire recruitment team needs sacking.

28 Jul 2026 11:48:40
So, from your comment, I take it that you're not happy with Trippier, Raul and Said coming to the club?

28 Jul 2026 12:21:56
I don't actually understand why so many fans are pant-wetters. The window doesn't close until the end of August. West Ham have bought one very cheap player, it's the way it usually works. Clubs move later in the window.

Signing Trippier and Raul is huge, and means we have one of the best right backs and CFs in the league. More signings will follow. Some people need to chill out and find something else to take up their time.

28 Jul 2026 13:15:10
QS, who is going to make Fosun FO and also sack the entire recruitment team? Any ideas? Fosun came in ten years ago as White Knights after Morgan was sort of hounded out. A decade of good times and bad times followed. But, it's fixable, and Fosun are the only show in town until they've fixed it. When it's fixed, they can sell it.

28 Jul 2026 17:22:54
Do the decent thing and sell the club - that's what they need to do. You expect me to be delirious by getting in a couple of 35-year-olds and a winger who is now out with a season-defining injury? I have said many times before on this site we take three steps forward and ten steps back, and, until we have proper, bona fide owners who not only seek proper progression for the club but compete against the cheats and liars, we will continue to support a below-average club.

28 Jul 2026 17:23:42
TG, we have 0 players capable of stepping up to the Premier League. We've signed Raul and Trips, who won't feature in the Premier League. This is our opportunity to sell dead wood and bring in some decent players who can develop this season.

There's no transfer strategy.

28 Jul 2026 18:16:52
Just hope Peixoto can transform the remaining players like Nuno transformed Helder Costa, Ivan Caveleiro and Romain Saiss etc.

28 Jul 2026 18:26:35
Wolfoftheeast, I appreciate your long-term thinking, but I don't think we should even be thinking about getting players in, ready for the Premier League. We aren't going to walk this league.

That sort of thinking will end in disaster. The squad needs proven Championship players before we even think about a return to the Prem. We shouldn't get ahead of ourselves. This season will be a slog.

27 Jul 2026 13:08:46
Jordan James deal is not close. My mistake. Tolu deal to Ajax is very close 17mill with option to buy. Sorry about the James situation hopeing it was true but unfortunatley its not.

27 Jul 2026 13:20:29
Don't see the club spending the money they'd have to spend to get James. Could be wrong, but I have a feeling they're looking for the 5-10 million pound mark. James would probably be 15+.

28 Jul 2026 17:23:53
James off to Fulham.

27 Jul 2026 13:01:31
Some interesting news if true. Tolu on his way to Ajax, a loan then 17mill deal agreed. Jordan James supposedly on his way for a medical. Don't know much else on the James one but Tolu leaving. If both true, great bit of biusness from Wolves. James I think 10mill.

27 Jul 2026 12:50:40
Tolo gone, at least on loan with a loan fee and his wages being paid. Glad to get the toxicity out of the door.

27 Jul 2026 13:02:46
Deal agreed for Tolu Arokodare to join Ajax on loan, with a buy option of around £17million.

Dutch club will cover his full wages, and pay Wolves a loan fee plus further bonuses based on Ajax's qualification for European competitions.

Easier to add to your post than start a new one, mate. lol.

27 Jul 2026 13:27:47
Thanks Rated, for the extra info. :)

27 Jul 2026 20:37:53
Is it an option or an obligation?
I gather the loan fee is circa £1m, so is nowhere near enough to cover his amort.
However, I guess even if it leaves Wolves paying most of his amort, it is good to get his wages off the books.


Even if, he says cynically, only for the year, as it is not an obligation but an option that may well, to put it mildly, not be exercised.

27 Jul 2026 21:16:17
What I don't get, TfioG, is that we were told plans were in place in April/May.
Even with the change of manager, surely the club could have moved the players we don't want in the three months wasted?
As I wouldn't keep many of the squad from last season.
Sa (just for experience, and probably the best GK in the Championship), Lima, Hugo Bueno or Wolfe, Andre, Gomes (shouldn't have been sold that cheap), Mane, R Gomes, Edozie and Armstrong.


The rest of the squad from last season could go for me. It was pathetic.
They are wasting time, and it's really frustrating. We need a strong start and a League Cup run. That's what our club is all about, tradition. Odcl.

27 Jul 2026 22:02:18
Hard to disagree, but you can only sell players others want.
As discussed previously, this also applies to the seemingly very low price for J. Gomes.
It's very odd, isn't it? (Polite word for somewhat greater frustration and anger!)
PS, I agree with your list, but I'd add Krejci and maybe Yerson?

26 Jul 2026 22:05:07
From Wolves Fancast.

The club are set to announce the arrival of a new goal keeper in the next few days.

They are also looking at a midfielder who currently plays in Europe but is South American.

Does not mention any names so we'll wait and see.

27 Jul 2026 08:44:18
Fingers crossed. 🤞 🙏

27 Jul 2026 08:44:54
Gustavo Puerta is the midfielder in question to this 15/18m is the amount that is be said, he's got an engine on him box to box midfielder and he's got some skill about him! Watch this space?

27 Jul 2026 09:25:08
I can't see Wolves paying 15 to 18 mill on one player. Reports have been saying they're after Niko Sigur from Hidjuk Split. His value is reported to be 5 to 10 mill, and he is a box to box midfielder.

27 Jul 2026 11:09:26
Is Viktor Johansen the goalie being talked about?

27 Jul 2026 11:40:57
Sigur is a very good player, he's versatile, and would be great with Andre.

24 Jul 2026 08:14:49
Wolves scouts and a coach were watching QPR friendlies in Austria. Been told Richard Kone is being looked at. Don't know much about him, but could be a younger player to compete with Raul. Got 10 goals in his first Championship season last season and meant to be better fast. Ticks the home grown box too.

24 Jul 2026 11:07:42
All we do is watch, show interest, monitor.

24 Jul 2026 11:30:29
The only rumours that ever seem to come true are those reported by Talking Wolves tbh. There's got to be things going on quietly behind the scenes.

24 Jul 2026 22:13:06
Another week wasted.
Jackson out.

25 Jul 2026 10:53:16
My feeling is that we won't be building an ambitious team like we had when we stormed the Championship in 2018 under Nuno. In that season, Nuno had a clean slate, with none of the expensive legacy duds we have now to hold us back financially and on the playing field.



That said, given a good head coach, many modest teams get promoted. The trick is staying up, and the real investment starts then. My gut feeling is that this is our modus operandi right now. To try and replicate the quality of the 2018 team is probably unaffordable and risky.

25 Jul 2026 11:58:21
You have to plan to go up though.
That was the reason we were successful in 2018.
None of our CBs are good enough to play a back 4, and there's not enough pace upfront.
So we may go up, as they may be too good for the Championship.
I doubt it with our forwards though.

26 Jul 2026 08:08:49
No, our c/backs are not good, only Kreji is, and we need 3 more asap and a goal scorer defensive midfielder.

26 Jul 2026 12:22:10
I don't get some comments above. If Krejci stays, then a back four of Trippier, Mosquera, Krejci and Moller Wolfe is easily good enough for the Championship, and with decent quality and support in front, not bad for the prem, but would need strengthening and more depth. At Championship level, our backup defenders should be ok too, although some strengthening wouldn't hurt.

Our biggest issue by far in the last few seasons has been confidence and lack of structure, with constant changes, not quality of player, as individually they are all capable, but, due to the above, have been prone to too many mistakes. A new formation and purpose, together with Trippier's experience and know-how, should really help with this.

26 Jul 2026 13:06:44
No chance mate we have no pace in our defence even with Trippier added.

In a back 3, we may look okay depending on who Cesar chooses.

But, we were abysmal at the back last season, which is a reason why we got relegated. If we could have kept clean sheets from November, we would have probably stayed up.

In a back 4, we need pace and technical ability. Alleyne and Arrey-Mbi, plus Webster, would be a massive upgrade.

Mosquera, Bueno, and Krejci need to go, one because they are worth a fair bit, and secondly because they have reached their limits. Krejci was responsible for some of the goals we conceded as well.

He just looked good in comparison to the shambles we had.

As I've said, it's a chance to change, as the back 3 or 5 has been there since Nuno.

Tactics have changed, we need the personnel to make that switch. I'd arguably keep Toti in case a back 3 is needed, and we do look more balanced when he plays. Unless we sign another cb that is left footed.

Don't get me started on midfield (where we need two more cms and keep Traore or Doyle) to play a midfield 3 in some games.

And three forwards with pace and technical ability like Jota, Cavaleiro or Helder Costa.

26 Jul 2026 13:19:48
Agree with your response, Flea71. A lot of people are over-stating the quality of the Championship. Assuming Krejci and S Bueno leave, a back four of Trippier, Mosquera, Toti and Bueno/Wolfe is a good place to start. Would like another cb to come in, but I wouldn't say we're desperate. We're crying out for another cm, a winger and a keeper before anything else.

27 Jul 2026 21:00:06
TG, I agree with Flea re the defence in the Champ, and you on the pressing needs. However I think Krejci to Toti is a massive downgrade, and a step too far. Like you, I think a new GK is required, unless Sa can get his head right, which seems unlikely. I am also far more worried re the front 6 - who plays alongside Andre and the 3 behind Raul? Mane and Gomes give me some hope, but are young and may struggle to cope over the whole season.

Whilst Lopez, seemingly everyone's idea of a saviour, I doubt will even be here or wants to be, let alone be up to it. Behind them, the bench looks pretty thin. Armstrong should/will start for me (as Lopez won't be here!), but then it is slim pickings.

27 Jul 2026 21:22:24
The defence is poor as a back 4, but as a 3 or 5 it may be strong in the Championship.
But Cesar is playing a back 4, so three cbs are needed. I agree Toti isn't good enough, but I do think he can be useful in a back three if needed, cover at lb if needed, and he does bring balance to the defence. But his lack of pace one v one is a concern if the Prem.


My posts are literally raising concern that we are playing a back 4 with two cbs, with neither pace nor technical ability.
I'm worried about the forwards. We need another three; I'd sell Tolu, Hwang, Bellagarde for three decent forwards to get us promoted.
We also need two midfielders to go with Andre and Doyle (as he is homegrown).

28 Jul 2026 16:53:53
If Krejci stays, he's quicker than most seem to credit him with, as is Yerson, plus both are quite physical and won't easily let someone just run past them or away from them. Not saying it won't happen, just not often, and only against the best, most football savvy forwards in the Championship.

Really disagree that these players can't play in a back four, they have done at international level - not all the time, but on occasion.

23 Jul 2026 17:55:33
Viktor Johanson is a target for Wolves and Wolves are in pole position to sign him. However, it is understood that Wolves will only advance talks when either one of Johnstone or Jose Sa is sold.

23 Jul 2026 23:40:31
Well, by the time that we pull our fingers out and offer a ridiculously low amount, the player will either turn us down or will go to a club with bigger ambitions, etc.

24 Jul 2026 08:27:39
From Stoke, does anyone know if he's any good? I aint seen him play.

24 Jul 2026 08:32:41
Never seen him play, but think I've read somewhere a Stoke fan said he's one of the best keepers in the league. Not sure how much you can believe of that tho.

24 Jul 2026 19:37:38
One of the best goalkeepers in the Championship. Arguably head and shoulders above anything Wolves have.

Watch highlights of him, and he has Inspector Gadget extendable arms. He makes incredible saves. Still young for a keeper.

23 Jul 2026 13:40:48
As far as what I've read on Tolu to Fiorentina, yes they offered to take Tolu on loan. Wolves want a sale or a loan with an obligation to buy. Or a loan with targets to hit to make it a mandatory purchase, but Fiorentina didn't want that. That's why Wolves refused; if just a loan, then the season after he comes back at Wolves.

Good on Wolves for once sticking to their guns. He knows he's not going to play, so he either goes to Genoa or Ajax if reports are true. Tolu turned down a chance to go to Trabzonspor, so now he's running out of opportunities. I don't think Genoa can afford him; that leaves Ajax and he gets European football. It's in his court.

23 Jul 2026 16:03:49
Absolutely right, Dmac. Also, it seems somewhat ironic that Tolus' behaviour since then has demonstrated why the club wanted a mandatory fee agreed. This is Hoever all over again; club after club had said he's got a poor attitude, and here we are, all these years on, trying to get rid. 🙄

23 Jul 2026 16:41:39
Bullys, it's Wolves' transfer policy, another last minute signing, 24mill I think, because everything is left to the end. Look at this window now, yes Jiminez and Trippier, then Raffki said what, since nothing. Trying to get rid of deadwood, but nobody wants them, I've seen people on here with Tommy Doyle.

I'm sorry, the guy is not good enough, neither is Munetsi or Traore, but what are Wolves doing, nowt. Another disaster of a window, because nobody wants the crap Wolves have, and another manager gets f*** by Wolves.

23 Jul 2026 18:12:50
Probably best to reserve judgement until the window is shut.

23 Jul 2026 18:54:22
It's not a hard transfer window, but Wolves are making it impossible.

Gk Johansson, Stoke.
CB Alleyne, Citeh, loan.
Cb Arrey-Mbi, Braga, loan with obligation.
CB Webster, Free.
CM Casaderes Gil, Vincente.
FW Andre Luis, Olympiacos.
FW Varela, Benfica, Loan.
FW Pablo, West Ham.
FW Monga, Citeh, Loan.
FW Derry, Chelsea, Loan.

I get your point on the CM, I think Traore or Doyle would do a job in the Championship.

Both are pretty prone to injuries, though.

I would sell all our cbs from the first team last season. And I would sell Krejci (just in case you thought I'd keep him), Hwang, Jackson, Bellagarde, Tolu, Munetsi.

The options above are options, and they should be chased now.

23 Jul 2026 22:30:26
Other options
CB Veltman, free agent, very versatile.
CB Boly, free agent (I know, but for squad depth and leadership).
CB Batth, free agent (I know, but for squad depth, leadership and a Wolf).
CB/CDM Dendoncker, versatile and knows the club.
CM Gustavo Sa, Famalicao.
FW Afonso Patrao, Braga (similar to Jota when he joined).
FW Vivaldo Semedo, Watford.

My picks would be
Johansson.
Trippier, Alleyne, Arrey-Mbi, H Bueno.
Casares, Andre.
Andre Luis, Mane, Petrao.
Raul.

Subs
Bentley, Armstrong, Webster, Edozie, Lima, Wolfe, Traore, Monga.

22 Jul 2026 20:51:25
Tolu Arokodare sat down, refused to leave the training pitch and demanded Wolves let him move to Fiorentina.

Credit to Talking Wolves on X.

23 Jul 2026 07:36:21
My Sheridan will sort him out, no problem. I'll send him to Compton in his silk pyjamas to guard the entrance.

23 Jul 2026 11:46:04
If Fiorentina are prepared to pay the market rate, let him go. He clearly doesn't want to be at the club.

23 Jul 2026 14:36:34
How much is "the market rate" for a £24m flop?

23 Jul 2026 15:13:49
£38.50.

23 Jul 2026 15:31:47
No idea, Ron, but if he's that bad, why does anyone want him.

22 Jul 2026 18:50:06
Maccabi Haifia have almost completed the signing of Nigel Longwjick, please excuse the spelling, for just 500K
Player is keen on the move.

22 Jul 2026 19:37:40
It is too cheap, should be given more opportunities.

22 Jul 2026 20:25:45
There must be a sizeable sell-on percentage favouring Wolves.

22 Jul 2026 20:51:32
He did nothing at Huddersfield.

22 Jul 2026 22:15:18
Thought the Club's coaching staff were supposed to make players better and fit to play in whichever league the Club happens to be in. If they continue changing Managers, Coaches and selling & releasing youngsters, there'll never be any continuity.

22 Jul 2026 22:41:00
With Nigel Ron, he is 23 years of age. How many more seasons do you give a player to develop into a premiership standard cb?

Yes, I know we aren't there. But he has been watched and loaned since 2020. He just isn't good enough for where we want to be.

23 Jul 2026 14:51:57
He's not alone, though, is he? Players just aren't coming through the academy, and whatever happened to the 'feeder clubs' our owners were shouting about a few years ago? Or did they decide Wolves would be one? We fed the PL and starved ourselves. Trouble with taking that route is you don't know when to stop.