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10 Sep 2026 09:50:53
Sant Bueno is off to Club America on season-long loa with option to buy for 10 mill euros.
1.) 11 Sep 2026 21:24:34
Apparently, the option to buy is for £6m. That's shockingly poor business even by Fosun standards. It's not that I even especially rated Bueno. It's more that we signed him for £10m, and he's now spent three seasons in the Prem, with a total of 70 apps in said league, and has somehow dropped in price by almost half.
We really are such a poorly run club in terms of transfers. How many other clubs have players which go down in value despite increased Prem experience?! Pathetic. ?
2.) 12 Sep 2026 10:38:02
BB first of course I have to agree with you that Wolves transfer business - with the exception of the Lop window - has been pretty poor since Seville.
Secondly even though Bueno was the tallest dwarf last year and somehow not only played regularly - making a substantial proportion of those 70 appearances - but even won the POTS award he is simply not good enough to play in the Prem or even the top end of the Championship other than in a highly structured system that mitigates his lack of pace and power.
Thirdly the transfer fees and wages outside of the Prem are a fraction of those paid in the Prem - of the top 20 fee payers in Europe this summer 14 were Prem teams - and Wolves sadly took that to extremes and hugely over paid in both wages and fee for Buneo, (and sadly since Seville numerous others!!).
Consequently it is no surprise that Wolves are struggling to find anyone willing to pay anything like the amount they paid. As Wolves have done with numerous players this summer.
It is also no surprise that the players, who even after relegation clauses are still on far more than they should be/would be in any other league, are not keen to take transfers.
It is a total mess but numerous years of poor dealings where never going to be resolved in one window and Wolves will be paying the price for this incompetence for several years to come.
Sadly if Wolves are not promoted this year that price may be high!
04 Sep 2026 13:47:53
Has the leopard changed its spots? Wolves would not entertain offers for Lopez and Hugo Bueno and Mane. Athletico Madrid we're after Bueno, Liverpool and MU we're sniffing around Mane, and 3 to 4 clubs after Lopez.
Is this going to continue or is it just till get back in PL, hopefully next season? Then everything goes back to normal, sell your best players to buy shite.
1.) 04 Sep 2026 15:43:06
Money talks for virtually every club in the world, so if any club had been serious about any of those three, there's no way they'd still be with Wolves, given Fosun have previous.
2.) 04 Sep 2026 17:38:46
Will that change come January or is the manager actually having a say?
3.) 04 Sep 2026 23:32:04
It could also be that they expect their values to rise, so they are delaying the exit until these players are worth more?
4.) 05 Sep 2026 17:17:36
Just relieved nobody came in for our club captain Toti.
02 Sep 2026 07:22:57
According to Sky Sports News, Neave deal done and will be reported later today. As for the LB, he's a free agent and can sign any time.
1.) 02 Sep 2026 10:12:20
Neave confirmed by club.
01 Sep 2026 13:50:32
Breaking news: Wolves in talks to sign Newcastle striker Sean Neave season-long loan.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 14:58:19
Is he any good? Does anyone know, Iv never heard of him.
2.) 01 Sep 2026 15:02:22
Just gone 19 and scored 10 in 14 games for their U21s last season.
3.) 01 Sep 2026 15:04:16
Only made 2 senior appearances, I believe, with the time being less than 20 minutes combined.
4.) 01 Sep 2026 15:05:14
Highly regarded by my two Geordie pals. They reckon he needs to bulk up, but can learn so much from Raul. Trippier knows him and his family very well, apparently.
5.) 01 Sep 2026 15:05:37
He's an up-and-coming striker, has played a few minutes in the PL and Champions League, and could be useful. Only 19, but Newcastle rate him. He wants to get minutes and progress in his development.
6.) 01 Sep 2026 15:23:45
I've always maintained that we should judge this window when the window ends; if this is the only player we bring in today, it will be a failure. We are in desperate need of a winger and a striker - preferably two players that can impact a game from the off, not a youth player.
7.) 01 Sep 2026 15:59:10
He can play both RW and ST, or any advanced midfield position. Very highly rated and looking for first team minutes - so pairing with Raul or Armstrong, who he knows already, could be really good. Unlikely to get two more in now, so one who can play several positions, including the two we need strengthening, is a sensible compromise.
Looks like we need a new lb, and possibly a GK as well, so resources are stretched to get all these in.
8.) 01 Sep 2026 16:41:03
If we lose Sa and/or H Bueno, it would be a disaster at this point of the window.
9.) 01 Sep 2026 16:54:40
Always the optimist. ??
10.) 01 Sep 2026 17:33:23
Do we have an option to buy on this Neave lad? Can't see that we do?
01 Sep 2026 08:00:57
Sam Johnstone on his wat to Celtic season-long loan.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 09:33:49
Yeah, and by the look of it they aren't even paying his full wages! He is quite possibly one of the worst signings we've made, and that's quite an achievement! He's so poor, and so riddled with injuries that Celtic won't even cover the full cost of his wages. Absolutely shocking decision to pay £10m for him. ?
2.) 01 Sep 2026 10:22:42
Sam Johnstone easily ranks as one of the worst Wolves signings in modern times. Sadly, over the last few years, Wolves have made one abysmal signing after another.
3.) 01 Sep 2026 13:07:03
At £10m in 2024 this wasn't a bad deal. It shows how close Sa was to leaving at the time, to Saudi and then Turkey, to balance PSR.
There will be a premium for homegrown players.
Another issue is the club changing manager every 18 months, not having a plan or strategy since Nuno.
4.) 01 Sep 2026 13:43:19
Fosun, are you just using AI to recreate the same answer over again? It absolutely was a bad deal. We paid £10m for a GK that was worse than what we already had! Not only that, we offered him parity on Sa's wages, which was a terrible decision and has resulted in us struggling to get rid of him, only doing so by covering a chunk of his wages while he plays for a team that won their respective league last season.
Please do enlighten me on how this wasn't a bad deal, preferably without cut, copy and pasting the same post over again?
A club with even a shred of sense would have waited till they had negotiated a deal for Sa to leave before pressing ahead and spending £10m on a GK that was only marginally better than the third choice already on contract with the club.
5.) 01 Sep 2026 13:57:24
Apparently we're in talks to sign a 19yr old striker from Newcastle (Shaun leave) on a loan deal, but other clubs are also interested.
6.) 01 Sep 2026 14:13:42
Wolves should have paid about £3.5 million for Johnstone. £10 million was an utter disgrace. He's had about six decent games for Wolves.
7.) 01 Sep 2026 15:39:21
Okay Bullysboy, so we should have just left ourselves open with no keeper brought in and played Bentley in 2024.
Then you would have the furore over Fosun, this Fosun they don't care.
He was an experienced homegrown goalkeeper wanted by O'Neill, it's not difficult to understand.
As I've said, it's the constant changing of managers, that's put us in this mess.
Also, chill out, pal, get some fresh air. We will have the strongest squad in the league if we can stay consistent.
8.) 01 Sep 2026 15:57:09
Haha, that's not what I said though, is it? It would be great if you could get AI to read for you as well as write for you. ?
I said we didn't need to sign a woefully average keeper who had a bad record of injury for £10m. You realise that there were other options, right? Cause you seem to think that Johnstone was the only keeper in the world? He was a useless homegrown keeper who was a cheap option and still overpriced, which is quite the double whammy of rubbish. Which is precisely why we couldn't even give him away without paying for him to play for someone else.
I'm perfectly chill, cheers, pal. I just think any time someone questions the quality of a signing, you just go 'yeah well there wasn't really any other options', which really is just lazy and laughable nonsense, to be honest. We paid £25m to sign Sasa and Johnstone, and they delivered (at best) 6 half decent matches between them, yet for some reason you seem to think that's good business. Are you Jeff in disguise. ???
9.) 01 Sep 2026 16:43:44
I actually felt a bit sorry for SJ because he signed understanding that he would be number 1, because Sa was understood to be leaving at that time. Sa's move didn't happen, and SJ was disappointed to be No2.
I don't think that he has behaved well, particularly this last 12 months, so good riddance. Nor did I think he was a particularly good keeper, but that's down to those that signed him. Celtic's problem for now.
10.) 01 Sep 2026 17:37:16
Bullys, to be fair, we paid 10 mill because, at the time, other clubs were in for Johnstone and had a 7.5 mill offer rejected. We wanted him as the best homegrown keeper available at the time, so paid 10 mill to get the deal over the line. Then the Sa deal, which was practically complete, fell through, so we were left with two number 1 keepers, which wasn't the plan. People can say he was a terrible signing in hindsight, but after his first few games most on here were lauding how much better than Sa he was. It was only after his first injury and Sa coming in and doing really well that opinions changed, as he made a few mistakes the first game back, having got out of the rhythm of playing - Johnstone himself said he needed to play week in, week out, to maintain confidence and form.
Fickleness of fans and short memories can soon change people's opinions, so now he's suddenly one of the worst signings we've made apparently!!!
In reality, he was a mistake when the Sa deal fell through, but is in no way the worst deal ever - especially if we'd offloaded him back to Palace as we nearly did for 10 mill until they got the Henderson deal done first.
11.) 01 Sep 2026 17:51:28
Exactly, Flea.
The Saudi window ends the week after this. It isn't AI, it's the reality.
So, we would have been left with just Bentley if we hadn't signed SJ for £10m.
It's not difficult to understand, pal.
12.) 01 Sep 2026 18:19:47
Literally everything that you've both written there is hearsay regarding how other transfers transpired, so let's stop pretending we know when we absolutely do not, eh? Not unless either of you work for the club.
And for the record, my opinion never changed. I said he was bobbins before we signed him, and I still think he is now (feel free to check, as I don't run multiple accounts unlike others on here). And yes, the Saudi window may shut later, but he was our player who they supposedly wanted, so the club should have stood firm and said that he either moves when we can replace him or he doesn't move that window (which is precisely what ended up happening anyway). Other clubs do it all the time, so why is it beyond the realms of possibility for our club to do it exactly? You can speak of hindsight all you want, but the reality is we were entirely fortunate that it did happen that way (the Sa deal falling through), because Johnstone was and still is nowhere near up to the standard of the Prem as a first choice.
He was a shockingly poor signing, which reflected a shockingly poor recruitment window by a shockingly poor Fosun back room. That was my opinion when we signed him, and it's still my opinion now. Oh, and it's pretty well reflected by the fact that we've had to cover some of his wages whilst he plays in a league well below the standard of the Champ. Like you say, not that difficult to understand, pal, as long as you take off your Fosun blinkers anyway. ?
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11 Oct 2026 13:34:20
Why is James not playing i know he had a knock but he's got to be better than Doyle. Even when he's fit sits arse on the bench when he can score and create chances for others. Please give him a start on tues against Bolton. Let's see what he does.
1.) 12 Oct 2026 09:06:54
Yes have to agree. Not a fan of Doyle and he looked like he was running in quicksand Saturday.
10 Oct 2026 16:43:59
Why cant James get a start voted best player in champ last season but sits arse on bench.
1.) 10 Oct 2026 16:49:50
I thought he had a slight knock from internationals.
2.) 10 Oct 2026 17:00:07
No he wasn't DMac. He got the young player award; Hackney got the main award.
3.) 10 Oct 2026 17:14:49
Sorry Old Wulf 2 my mistake but got to be better than Doyle imo.
22 Sep 2026 14:11:47
Jerome Abbey signs professional contract at Wolves good news. Lets hope he kicks on and becomes the player everyone thinks he is.
12 Sep 2026 17:07:00
Well after today's results Wolves are now down in 14th. Desperately need a win tomorrow or not moving upwards.
1.) 12 Sep 2026 17:16:06
It's still early days yet, Dmac, don't hit the panic button yet!
2.) 12 Sep 2026 17:32:39
B hill, I know, but with Wolves' defence having conceded 10 goals in 5 games, it makes you nervous, even if Wolves can score. Hope is there, Trippier on the bench. Hopefully fit to come on and replace Jackson. How is he still at the club.
3.) 12 Sep 2026 17:59:05
Thought our defence looked better with Krecji back in it last week. One silly mistake, and against West Ham a big deflection, a silly tackle for their penalty, and closing down quicker, it wouldn't look so bad, would it?
4.) 12 Sep 2026 18:14:34
B Hill, yes, then you had Jackson with the goal of the season, sorry, own goal. And you wonder why Wolves fans are nervous with him playing.
5.) 12 Sep 2026 18:35:15
If he plays tomorrow and scores a wonder goal for us, what will your reaction be then?
6.) 12 Sep 2026 19:23:02
If he scores for Wolves, I'll probably have a heart attack. If he scores another own goal, it would not surprise me one bit. I'm sorry, B Hill, but the guy can't defend, can't get past a man, and can't cross.
7.) 12 Sep 2026 20:12:57
If he does, and you're in the stadium, I'll call the ambulance.
09 Sep 2026 16:51:48
My opinion on Santi: he wants to leave but nobody put a bid in so he's staying. But CP has left our best Right CH out of the squad. Djiga is alright, but not in the same league as Santi. Then Mosquera injured but a bull in a china shop. But as I see it, Wolves Wolves are worse of the defence after 5 games is shocking.
Me put Santi in the 25 man squad till Jan then see what happens. Him Krejkci to best CH for Wolves, who do you leave out? Toti not a problem. Just my opinion, would make Wolves better.
1.) 09 Sep 2026 17:39:37
Sorry, DMac123, but Djiga has pace and strength. Santi has neither of those attributes. Santi's impressive in a sweeper role, but he's not good enough when in a four.
Djiga also has a much higher ceiling than Santi.
A back four with Trippier, Santi Bueno, Krejci and Hugo Bueno would be okay, but I feel that Trippier will prefer Djiga's pace next to him.
2.) 09 Sep 2026 17:51:47
Agree, Mr Train.
Are you relatively new here? I have not noticed your posts previously, but am tending to enjoy reading the ones you have posted recently.
I am a natural bear, but am finding myself agreeing with your bullish comments and selections.
3.) 09 Sep 2026 17:54:59
Train, it's not all about pace, it's about positioning and control. That's why Wolves have conceded more goals than anybody, bar Burnley. Djiga is alright, but not experienced enough. Mosquera is an absolute nightmare. Santi is the best of the 3, and with Krejci, the best ch pairing in the Champ.
4.) 09 Sep 2026 18:53:04
Hi, tfiog. I've been on here before, but I get frustrated and leave for a while. My love for Wolves brings me back. Thanks for your kind words.
I genuinely believe that with the back four, Trippier is the final piece of the jigsaw. He will want/require a fast player next to him. Djiga is perfect.
Mosquera was one of the fastest defenders I've ever seen, but two major injuries have stripped him of his electric pace. However, he is a very important player for Wolves. He can also play three positions: RB, RCB & LCB.
Santiago Bueno was - at times - impressive in a back five playing in the sweeper role, but he's not the right player for a back four, especially in a team that plays such a high line.
Wolves have tried to sell Santi before.
They've even tried to loan him out. You can't drop Djiga to bring Santi in.
I watched West Ham vs Bolton, and there isn't much else to come from the Hammers. What you see now is what you'll get all season.
Middlesbrough lose Will Lankshear and they lose most of their potency. I haven't been overly impressed by Middlesbrough. They simply have an excellent goal scorer.
Southampton have looked okay, but I haven't been blown away.
Three strong sides, but Wolves have room for improvement that those sides don't have.
Quite simply, at times this season - so very early on - Wolves have left me with the Mick McCarthy face from the Charlton game when Sylvan Ebanks-Blake scored That goal!
5.) 09 Sep 2026 20:07:34
Djiga has been pretty solid. He is making plays and covering for others. He busts his arse out there. Now that Toti is out of the starting 11, I hope for good. I believe our only defensive weak spot is RB until Trippier returns. I would try Lima in place of Tchat unless Konan can cover.
6.) 10 Sep 2026 01:28:01
None of you mention them lot down the road. They've got b******* this season & they'll be up there. I hate them as much as anyone, but if we're not careful, the undateables will do us this time. We're simply not good enough, but we've got better players than most in this league, so who's to blame????.
Me, personally, will wait to see the team sheet for Sheff Utd & then we'll see where the problem is..cus we cannot play & expect anything after that 2nd half showing against Blues.
7.) 10 Sep 2026 01:30:43
We have to play a back 3, Djiga, Mosquera, Krecji, when all fit! Trippier and Hugo as wing-backs, JJ must start. I'm afraid we're still a striker short, Lang would have been ideal. FWAW
17 Sep 2026 14:30:39
Tfig3, totally agree, but Wolves wont spend the money, and when they do its normally the wrong choice. Now Wolves have Armstrong and the young lad from Newcastle Neave, personally i would play Neave against WB. He is more of a natural striker than Armstrong and his showing last night seemed very positive.
10 Sep 2026 19:42:49
Rated, that was on a report by Kieran, forgot last name. If Wolves are back in the PL, they could sell. If back in the PL, Fuson are looking at 450 mill to 500 mill to sell, but at that price who's going to buy.
Molenuex needs a lot of work or rebuilt, which takes money, and 150mill to 200mill on transfers in. And, that's just staying in the PL. Look at Ipswich, Hull and Coventry, how much have they spent.
06 Sep 2026 11:54:46
FcWolves, all reports I've read say he's already signed a 1 year deal with option of a 2nd if promoted.
01 Sep 2026 15:05:37
He's an up-and-coming striker, has played a few minutes in the PL and Champions League, and could be useful. Only 19, but Newcastle rate him. He wants to get minutes and progress in his development.
31 Aug 2026 12:00:42
So is he in Germany like i said or not Wolfoftheeast.
10 Oct 2026 17:14:49
Sorry Old Wulf 2 my mistake but got to be better than Doyle imo.
10 Oct 2026 17:12:54
Moby should have bought a striker Armstrong isnt that good. Now Jimenez is injured nobody to score goals plus why cant James start. James voted best player in champ last season but sits on bench. Hopefully get the win on Tues against Bolton then Burnley on Friday 6 points table will look a lot better.
20 Sep 2026 14:34:04
Molby one of the best 90mins Wolves have played in a long time. Could or should have been at least 2 or 3 nil up at HT WBs goalie had a blinder. If to moan Trippiers passing was way of gave the ball away 4 or 5 times but just came back so can forgive.
Second Andre needs to calm down how many freekicks did the guy give away. But overall bloody brilliant performance and great win.
13 Sep 2026 15:13:52
Were you watching the same game? Second half, SU had 9 attempts at goal, Wolves none. 20 touches in Wolves 18 yard box, Wolves had none in theirs, until the last 10 to 15 minutes, and Wolves controlled the game. Wolves were very lucky to get anything. Set up not right.
Munetsi in front of James, not right. Armstrong in front of Jimenez, not right. Toti, on as sub, playing RB, can't kick a ball with his left foot, never mind RF. And you think that was a good performance? I'm sorry, it was crap for most parts, till Jimenez scored.
13 Sep 2026 14:16:09
Wolf1, totally agree that the performance was shocking. Second half, no shots at goal, no touches in the box, astonishing. Till the last 15 minutes, I think, unbloody believable. Why is James not playing? Best player in the league last season, but Munetsi starts in front of him. Armstrong runs around alot but nowt else. Once again, lucky to get anything, never mind 3 points.