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03 Mar 2026 13:36:35
On Talksport today saying RE is pushing Wolves not to sell Mane he wants to build a team around him next season. Wolves are now trying to convince Mane to stay offering a new contract with better terms. Hopefully he agrees even for 1 season if not promoted then let him go.
1.) 03 Mar 2026 20:11:18
Hmmmm, Liverpool, United, City, Arsenal. Chelsea, PSG, Bayern, both Madrid and Milan clubs want him, but he will stay and slog it out at Stoke in the middle of December. ? He will be off quicker than an Albion fan's dad to the pub on giro day.
And, in all honesty, who can blame him?
I remember Lage saying exactly the same thing about Gibbs White, made him captain in pre-season, wanted to build a team around him, not sell him, etc.
etc. Forest come calling with a big offer and he was gone. Same thing will happen again.
2.) 04 Mar 2026 15:55:27
Will be interesting with Mane, cause we've got him tied down so he won't be sold on the cheap (relatively speaking anyway). As for the club's tied with him, well, I'll believe it when I see the bids, because most of those listed there (bar maybe PSG or Madrid) simply do not have the excess finances to spend big on an 18 year old that still needs to learn his trade. You say about slogging it out at Stoke, De, but realistically he ain't getting a game yet at a single one of those clubs you've listed, so not sure it's that unrealistic for a lad of 18 to learn his trade in the Champ.
You mention MGW, but we only sold him because he wanted to leave, and he only wanted to leave because he wasn't playing, Mane, on the other hand, is. It will certainly be an interesting test to see how legit Fosun are about getting us back up, because a season in the Champ could be the making of some of these younger players. Time will tell.
3.) 04 Mar 2026 16:44:34
I get your point, Bully, but see my comment about MGW. The season we sold him, Lage specifically said he wanted to build the team around him; he made him captain in pre-season and he played every single pre-season match. Then Forest came in and that was that. I don't think Mane will be here next season due to two things.
One, he will want to play at the highest level; if he gets games at whatever club he ends up at will remain to be seen, but I can guarantee his agent is already in his ear and in contact with clubs. Two, Fosun will sell him on the basis the funds are needed to "rebuild".
4.) 04 Mar 2026 20:23:38
Thing is, De, that Lage wanted MGW having ignored him for the previous 12 months, and only because it was clear we were going to lose him, it was too little, too late. And look why MGW wanted to go: he wanted to play for a manager that had trusted in him and absolutely believed in him (Cooper had managed him at Eng U21s), and MGW was very open about wanting to play for him again. Don't get me wrong, I don't for a second argue that Fosun may well be desperate to cash in.
I suppose all I am saying is that if Edwards can build a relationship with him, and the lad has any sense, then he should be happy to stay for at least one more season. Look at Fabio, yes, he got his big contract/move at 18, but when you look at him now, can anyone honestly say that he wouldn't have been better off learning his trade where he was before making his first big move? ?
5.) 05 Mar 2026 01:20:57
What's the point of a new contract from Mane's side? Any higher wage he receives now will surely be cut when relegated. He's only on 7-8k/w currently; say he doubles or triples his wages to 25k/w, he'd still likely have a relegation clause which would halve it.
Leaving him earning £12.5k/w instead of 3.5-4K/w. A big difference, but a transfer to almost any club would see him at 20-30k/w, if not more, depending on what club buys him.
6.) 05 Mar 2026 10:30:50
To me, the elephant in the room about Mane is that he has come through the academy, like MGW. Therefore, selling such players is pure profit and irresistible for Fosun's accountants, because it's great for the bottom line in our accounts.
7.) 05 Mar 2026 10:59:52
It's a fair point there, Deep, because that will appeal to Fosun. Although he isn't actually from our academy, in fact we signed him from Rochdale the season before last, so I'm not certain if it would be the same on a balance sheet (as a homegrown player). Also, I'm fairly sure Rochdale have a sell-on percentage.
Thing is, Fuser, that's very easy to get around. They just wait till we are officially relegated (next week/month) and offer him a new contract based on being a Champ club.
I am realistic here, and if the lad pushes for a move, then we are in a tricky place to say no. However, if he (or his agent) has got any sense, they should be negotiating a nice big pay rise, along with a release fee built into the contract. He would start every game for us in the Champ, whereas if he goes to a top club he'll be playing in the u21s for the next few seasons. Time will tell.
8.) 05 Mar 2026 12:14:29
Thanks. I stand corrected, Bully, about his Rochdale back story. Nevertheless, there's lots of lovely jubbly coming our way if we sell him. He has, to my mind, settled in nicely as a PL player, but a spell in the Championship would be a backward step and could jeopardise his development.
Like MGW, he looks to have the makings of an elite player, so I would cash in before we run the risk of finding out he's not!
9.) 05 Mar 2026 14:31:25
Sorry, Deep, buddy, but I don't agree. He's looked great; however, the reality is he's still only scored 2 goals in 17 starts! He will indeed some day be an elite player, but at the moment he's 18 and still has plenty to learn. No club is signing him and starting him regularly in the Prem, in fact, at best they will likely sign him and loan him out to the Champ anyway. I'm not sure the Champ is a backward step for any player at 18, to be honest; in fact, when you look at the numbers, very few are even ready for that league at such a tender age. You mention MGW, but he wasn't even playing regularly in the Champ at 18; in fact, even Harry Kane was on loan at Norwich (in the Champ) at 19 because it really is very rare for an 18 year old to be up to playing regularly in the Prem.
I'm not sure if we'll get to keep him or not. I fully accept that's in the hands of the transfer gods. All I am saying is that the Champ is a perfect league for a player of his calibre to start learning their trade. The E & S even did an interesting article about a month back, pointing out that as bad as relegation is for the club, for one or two of our younger players it really could be a perfect step to prep them for the Prem, is all. ?
10.) 06 Mar 2026 11:35:19
Well, Bully, if you're right that a club is likely to sign him and lend him to the Champ, then we could doubly benefit. We get the cash, and we have him for next season. There would be no better destination in the Champ than Wolves, where he has clearly prospered.
11.) 07 Mar 2026 00:41:12
Seriously, apart from a couple of fleeting moments, Mane has not impressed me in the slightest. I remember well the 1st time I saw Robbie K & this Mane couldn't hold a candle to him. 40 million, I'd rip their hands off. I love Wolves, but I can't defend the obvious, cus he's just not good enough & imo never will be.
12.) 29 Mar 2026 11:46:37
I think Mane is operated imo. As mentioned, Keano was absolutely streets ahead. I do, however, think he needs to play in a number 10 position all the time, instead of straight up or out wide, & I think we'd then hopefully see a better player.
I disagree with him playing in the Championship; it will do him no good, but sitting on a bench, getting the odd few minutes, will not be good for his progress. Keep him & play him at 10 & see what happens.
22 Feb 2026 13:15:28
According to transfer feed RB Liepzig BM BD of Germany plus concrete evidence from PSG. Then you have 6-8 clubs in the PL wanting Mane. Wolves could get more than 50mill if there's a bidding war.
1.) 26 Feb 2026 15:42:04
Liverpool & United have made their stance: "We will not be paying £50 million for Mane." That's fine with me, he will stay with us then.
2.) 26 Feb 2026 17:24:24
I think someone will, though, Manowar The likes of PSG, both Madrid clubs and Bayern Munich are sniffing around him, and they won't think twice about that amount. I personally still feel he will end up at Arsenal.
3.) 26 Feb 2026 20:42:54
People living in a fantasy world.
4.) 03 Mar 2026 10:48:25
Some people actually think we're making money from being a selling club, and we'll benefit from the proceeds. Fosun really have got some people fooled; keep giving 'em your money, and they'll keep taking it.
5.) 03 Mar 2026 10:51:50
The fantasy world where Fosun's money is 'ours' and Wolves is 'our' club.
06 Feb 2026 15:32:55
Palmeiras are in talks to sign Pedro Lima as well doesn't say how much.
1.) 06 Feb 2026 17:03:48
If it's any consolation guys, Leicester are deeper in the mire than us. Docked six points yesterday, now level on points with West Brom in the relegation zone. In microcosm, we have suffered the same fate, but we do have a manager, unlike the Foxes. The King Power Out protests are picking up steam. Noisier than Fosun Out. BBC report today:
"We tried to play with the big boys and we couldn't, " Lynn Wyeth, chair of the Foxes' Trust, told BBC Sport. "It didn't fit our model. It didn't fit a club of our size. It didn't fit our budget. "And then we've just had an absolute spiral downwards."
(Sound familiar guys?)
2.) 07 Feb 2026 10:34:52
‘ The King Power Out protests are picking up steam. Noisier than Fosun Out.’
The problem is not many people other than genuine football fans in this country (and let’s face it who gives a flying f*** about genuine fans?) will even notice the protests so the owners won’t be that concerned.
Why? Because they aren’t in the Premier league.
World football only cares about the PL so their owners won’t feel much embarrassment.
I’ve said it before, we have just 4 months at most to embarrass our owners in front of the world. (If that’s what we want do?)
After that nobody apart from genuine fans will be interested in a club in the championship, regardless of how much protesting the fans do.
3.) 07 Feb 2026 12:01:45
My hope 3GWolf is in knowing that 'face' is very important in Chinese culture, that our owners will feel shame and embarrassment. They are also business people at the end of the day. Therefore a double incentive to put things right next season?
By the way, Conor Coady left on loan in August 2022. Obviously his PL career was coming to an end, but his captaincy and all round man-management skills have been badly missed. We never replaced such a strong character in the squad. Who knows where we would be now if had replaced him with like for like?
4.) 07 Feb 2026 12:58:10
Conor Coady? I’d have him back next year in a heartbeat. First choice, substitute, squad player, coaching staff, even team ladies assistant… just having him around Molineux in any capacity would be a benefit in my opinion. I love the bloke … and he loves Wolves.
5.) 07 Feb 2026 14:10:03
? That should have been ‘tea lady’s assistant’ (bloody predictive text).
Anyway I’ve heard he makes a really good cup of tea, I reckon she’d be interested ?.
6.) 07 Feb 2026 15:47:30
I was lucky enough to meet Coady years ago in London when we were playing Fulham. He was so chatty and genuinely interested in knowing why a Londoner like me supported Wolves. He would be a great bloke to have around next season in any capacity, but probably most useful in mentoring players and maybe as a conduit to the owners.
7.) 08 Feb 2026 15:39:05
Deep Throat, it doesn't sound familiar but it sounds a lot like what so many on this forum want Fosun to do.
That is why, week after week, some of us have to remind people of the rules and possible ramifications of just spending wildly.
Still, it doesn't seem to sink in.
8.) 08 Feb 2026 20:38:40
Handsome Lad, we only need to look at Leicester to see the risk of unfunded spending in trying to compete with the big boys. Ten years ago Fosun bought us and had a ten-year plan to catapult us into the Premier League and regular European qualification. Ironically on the tenth anniversary we will be right back to square one, the Championship.
The fact that China pulled the plug on European football expenditure should have prompted Fosun to sell us, as there was no way we could be self-sufficient. Not surprisingly, Chinese ownership of foreign football clubs has now failed in every case.
9.) 10 Feb 2026 08:59:56
Seems so much easier for PL to dock points off a smaller club, attacking the easy pickings to support their rules that protect the big clubs. Must be hoping we will all forget the charges on the East Mancs, and it will all go away.
10.) 25 Feb 2026 16:30:01
So, should we have forced Ruben to stay? Should we have sold Adama, or was it better to keep him and have him leave on a free? Some people don't realize that players have options - you can't tell them where they're going to, or force them to stay and sign a new contract. Again, some people think they're playing a video game.
02 Feb 2026 10:39:15
Besiktas back in for Agbadou let him go from what people were saying about his performance on sat get the money.
01 Feb 2026 14:11:00
Armstrong joining Wolves 7mill plus 2 mill I add ons David Ornstein.
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29 Mar 2026 13:21:35
Ed001 could you find out how much the loan was for Krejci i said 6mill with a further 20mill to make permanant. Because Old Wulf has said he read 22.5 was paid for the loan and 7.5 was to buy to me it was strange nobody pays that for a loan.
{Ed001's Note - he has got that from Transfermarkt and it was because it was an obligation to buy. So you did that because you didn't have enough to pay for it in one go and shifted that 7.5m payment on a year so it would come under a different financial reporting year.}
1.) 30 Mar 2026 06:22:13
Thank you.
{Ed001's Note - you are very welcome. It was not really a loan, more of a buy now, pay later.}
27 Feb 2026 20:53:21
Why is Jackson even in the squad never mind on the pitch absolute useless. Why when Wolves get in Villas half the ball always goes backwards just no forward passing.
1.) 27 Feb 2026 21:33:43
Rhuuud and Dmac, I think we've just seen the answers. Armstrong will have some mates now, and Jackson finally got his act together. All the credit to Gomes though, he started and finished the move, great goal. Now the refs changed his batteries, it's back to the match. Can we hold on? Will we finish with 11 players? Can we fend the vile off?
2.) 27 Feb 2026 22:02:21
Brilliant second half. Not happened too often this season, but I actually enjoyed watching the game. If only we had that fight at the start of the season!
3.) 27 Feb 2026 22:03:04
And Banksy, mate, I said he was an impact player, Rodrigoooo. 2-0 didn't think it'd happen, some shoddy stuff at times, but bl**dy brilliant in the end. Got to give Mosquiro a mention, tremendous effort tonight. And tremendous effort from everyone, and that's the difference.Liverpool twice next week. Be dreaming tonight. COYW.
4.) 27 Feb 2026 22:27:20
Well, that was bloody nail-biting. Jackson was absolutely useless until the 55th minute, and then suddenly - boom. That little run and cross gave him the confidence, and suddenly he was everywhere.
Again, Santi was unflappable. Andre and Joao dominated the midfield in the 2nd half. Mosquera needs to rein his temper in, and Armstrong was again anonymous in the 1st half, but so much better in the 2nd.
22 Feb 2026 15:56:28
I will be glad when this season finishes miss a pen then player sent of for kicking the ball away. You honestly could not make it up unbloody believable should have been at least 1 or 2 goals up at half time.
1.) 22 Feb 2026 16:24:38
I don't think Krejci deliberately kicked the ball away. I thought he was either putting it back where it went out, or even thought it was still in play. Maybe he called the linesman something rude? Doesn't change things. We were dismal again. We should have been at least 2 up at the break, but we haven't got a true striker. Mane is becoming a puzzle; has his natural flair been trained out of him? The lads' passing is either too short or too long, he's not tracking players when he should, and he's going over the same way too often.
Tolu, for all his 'presence', can't head a ball or control for himself. His soft penalty was as pathetic as it was weak. Henderson did save it; it simply rolled into him. Andrews may do a lot of running, but he's absent when it comes to a number 9 shirt. Dire game, boring game, but Fosun must be quids in on the win bonuses they haven't paid out. So is it Vile Scousers Scousers next 3? Something to look forward to after that, (not).
22 Feb 2026 14:51:01
Why is Tolu taking the pen can't hit a barn door pathetic.
15 Feb 2026 12:08:20
Transferfeed Wolves saying liverpool his most likely destination. And think the 50mill price tag is reasonable and want to get a deal done as soon as possible. They are saying if his performances keep improving the price will go up.
1.) 15 Feb 2026 13:28:46
Wolves are in a very advantageous position regarding Mateus Mané. Reports suggest that Liverpool are already making moves to sign him. The beauty is, Mané is young and very talented and top clubs will desperate to make sure that rivals don’t get him. Manchester City has in the past signed players purely to stop rivals getting them.
Not sure what sell on percentage Rochdale hold on Mané, but it’s likely that Wolves will make about £40 million on him. With this seasons successful January window, end of season expected sales, and the first parachute payment, Wolves will be extremely flush going into the 26/27 season. If Fosun doesn’t invest heavily in a side that can get promoted from the Championship at the first time of asking, their lies will be exposed and there will be no way back for them.
2.) 15 Feb 2026 16:00:26
Interesting gents, especially when you look at it in terms of sqaud. Eg do Liverpool really need another expensive CF that likely won't play much. Which in turn makes me wonder that (if it is indeed true) then would it be a sale with a loan back for next season? Let's hope so cause I think he'd rip the Champ up! ?
Personally I hope we can keep him next season, especially when you consider that he's contracted till 2029 with a year's extension in our favour.
However, I also appreciate that it may not be a reality that we now find ourselves in, time will tell ?
14 Feb 2026 17:46:12
Banksy51 if he has any sense he would stay with Wolves first team football. Go any other club under21s or out on loan not the PL but people whispering in his ear you can do better.If i'm Shi your not for sale 1 season championship if no promoted then sell.
14 Feb 2026 16:09:46
Dwwg everybody is intersested Wolves have put a price of 45 to 50 mill. can't half his wages doesn't get enough if he wants to leave 40mill will do. If no interest at that price keep him at Wolves contract till 2029 simple as.
03 Feb 2026 12:51:56
Transfer window average thought Wolves might have got a couple more in they did try with Che Adams bid rejected. I would try again in the summer window plus reports Wolves tried to sign a right back Rooij got knocked back. Also Forest tried to sign Wolfe for 14mill Wolves knocked that back lot of work to do in the summer fingers crossed straight back up.
30 Jan 2026 16:47:13
Totally agree rated.
29 Jan 2026 16:36:55
BosWolf this was 3 or 4 months ago played un Chinas 2nd league mf not much hope signed befor RE took over.
30 Mar 2026 06:22:13
Thank you.
{Ed001's Note - you are very welcome. It was not really a loan, more of a buy now, pay later.}
28 Mar 2026 13:35:49
Old Wulf, yes, but the loan fee was 6mill, so if Wolves sell, which I hope they don't, you're talking 30mill just to break even. Who's going to pay that? If he wants to leave, personally, I think he will be even better with a season in the Championship.
28 Mar 2026 11:58:38
Old Wulf: Wolves bought him in the Jan transfer window, paid the 20mill fee. I put it on here then. So, if they sell they will want at least 26mill just to break even.
26 Feb 2026 19:13:17
To be truthful, I struggle to see a good game in most of them, and that's why we're getting relegated.
{Ed001's Note - that is a very fair point!}
26 Feb 2026 13:35:53
Good read Ed001 agree with your comments on Arsenal time wating especially Trossard. The comments about Belgarde are interesting he seems to be a love you or hate you footballer. One game he's good the next he's nowhere to be seen and you wonder why he's on the pitch.
{Ed001's Note - I struggle to see the good game mate.}