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02 Sep 2026 06:09:11
So I'm sure Nathan Shi said that the club had 8 months (since November 2025) to prepare for the Championship and that players had been identified and talks were ongoing so that the Head Coach had the best chance to win promotion.
Now I know that Raul and Trippier are excellent players but where are the others that the club had 8 months to identify? If this is the best that the scouting and recruitment team can do - a Comoros international, a loan player and 2 keepers who are unlikely to play, then what the he'll are they doing? Where are the longervterm signings that will take this club forward and be the heartbeat of the squad?
1.) 02 Sep 2026 11:10:36
Jorden James.
2.) 02 Sep 2026 11:35:54
Jordan James is on a season-long loan with an option to buy, not an obligation to buy. Until that option is taken up, I wouldn't class him as a long-term investment, a bit like the Angel Gomes deal.
3.) 02 Sep 2026 13:22:36
imo, JJ will impress and be signed. I expect him to start alongside Fer Lopez in the near future. It seemed he & Fer Lopez had a good connection in the 2nd half once he was subbed in.
4.) 02 Sep 2026 14:40:27
Maybe I'm being cynical, but if Wolves do exercise the option to sign Jordan James for the agreed fee, no doubt that Fosun will sell him for a profit within the same or the very next transfer window.
They've proved this summer that any overhaul is to be done on the cheap. Anyone that can be sold for a decent profit will be. We can all see that we needed another striker in case Armstrong or Raul get injured.
So, what do the club do? Loan in an unproven 19 year old who they rate highly, but there is no option to purchase should he impress. So, if he does well, Newcastle are quids in. Surely there were strikers available with a proven track record at this level who we could have signed.
5.) 02 Sep 2026 20:19:58
I think it's more because no club wanted to sign the Wolves players from last season, Goodwhileitlasted1.
I've said numerous times we should be aiming for two young cbs and two or three forwards with pace, along with technical ability.
But on paper our squad is very strong:
Sa
Trippier, S Bueno, Krejci, H Bueno
JJ, Andre
R Gomes, Lopez, Mane
Raul
I have my concerns over consistency, but the biggest bleeds on the squad have been moved on in Hwang, Tolu, Wolfe, Hoever and Johnstone.
We have arguably kept the better cbs from last season, and better forwards in Mane and R Gomes.
We have also brought in experience in Raul and Trippier, along with two exciting young players in JJ and Lopes.
We have to get behind them, although there will be big changes if we go up.
6.) 03 Sep 2026 15:28:33
All that's very positive, FP2G, but why are we still playing Toti?
01 Sep 2026 23:38:40
Rumours circulating that the Sean Neave loan deal was not completed in time. Anyone got any news on this?
20 Aug 2026 17:16:35
Sergi Solans. 23-year-old Spanish striker based in USA. Never heard of him. Stats are not very good but Wolves have been eyeing him for a while. This is our level now.
1.) 20 Aug 2026 19:52:10
Is it 'our' level now, or is it just Wolves looking into certain markets? We've just signed the Young Champ POTS despite West Ham and Boro's interest; I'd call that a coup. I imagine we're looking in lots of markets.
2.) 20 Aug 2026 20:03:01
Depends how much we pay. This kid is 23, has scored 14 in 42 in the lower Spanish leagues, and 10 in 23 in the US. He might be worth a punt at a couple of million. I think he's been playing in the US due to college studies there.
3.) 20 Aug 2026 20:28:35
Our level is a pointless statement.
We should be setting our own standards.
The standards at Wolves should be to sign players that enable us to play 4-2-3-1. We need players with pace at CB and in the wide forward positions.
They should be able to play possession-based football, and press for certain parts of the game.
The players recruited should be able to develop in this system to play in the Premier League next year. So, a combination of experienced pros like Raul and Trippier.
But also exciting young players like JJ.
Wolves have wasted 3 months trying to convince themselves our CBs are Premier League quality. They are not at all. We need a GK, but we have not sold any of the three, and have not signed one.
And that Mane, Lopez and R Gomes, whilst talented, are going to become amazing young talents that walk the league. I have my reservations, as only R Gomes has pace, and the consistency of all three is doubtful. But I do support creating an environment for all three to develop.
We then have a divided fan base: those that loved Re aren't convinced by Cesar; those that believe our CBs are better than any other team's CBs in the league; and those that think we will somehow press for 90 mins, which no team does, by the way. Oh, not forgetting that we have some sort of jinx over us. You make your own luck.
Wolves have failed again with recruitment, and rested on their laurels.
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.
1.) 27 Jul 2026 08:44:18
Fingers crossed. ? ?
2.) 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?
3.) 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.
4.) 27 Jul 2026 11:09:26
Is Viktor Johansen the goalie being talked about?
5.) 27 Jul 2026 11:40:57
Sigur is a very good player, he's versatile, and would be great with Andre.
15 Jul 2026 09:47:09
Fabrizio reporting that Fiorentina have increased their offer for Tolu who is interested in making the move.
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13 Sep 2026 11:47:50
A win today will put us in a decent position going into next week's game. Let's not forget that our recent 'blip' has come against West Ham, who some are saying are the overwhelming favourites to go up, and a derby against The Blues, but more importantly, these games were away from home and massive for the other teams too.
1.) 13 Sep 2026 12:49:02
These are the type of games you have to grind out wins. We need a better second half if we have higher aspirations.
06 Sep 2026 22:47:32
Once the Traore signing is confirmed and he is up to fitness and Trippier is back fully fit, the squad looks a lot better and the team should be:
Sa, Trippier, Djiga, Krejci, Hugo Bueno, Bertrand Traore, James, Andre, Rodrigo, Lopez, Raul.
Subs, Virginia, Mosquera, Konan, Lima, Jackson, Munetsi, Doyle, Neave, Said, Mane and Bellegarde.
I've left Jackson and Toti out purposely.
1.) 07 Sep 2026 09:45:22
In order to include Traore, we need to lose one player presently in squad. Beggars can be choosers, and it may well depend on who, out of Santiago Bueno and Bellegarde, attracts interest. Given that buying club can do the math, we are going to have to settle for a loan with option. Not ideal, but the result of little interest being shown in those surplus to requirements.
I would prefer to keep Bellegarde. I think he has shown glimpses in the past of being able to create opportunities by his willingness to carry the ball from central positions.
He played that role for Haiti in the World Cup, and is more effective there than when deployed wide.
It's a bit of a concern that we have had to settle for loans with those who have been shipped out. Hopefully they will play well enough to attract offers next year. Certainly don't want any returning irrespective of the league we are in (unless it's League One!!!!).
2.) 07 Sep 2026 10:01:32
Can we sell Jackson?
06 Sep 2026 11:17:05
Krejci in for Toti. Jimenez captains the side.
1.) 06 Sep 2026 13:04:32
Jimenez needs to step up. Not playing with the same intensity he showed last season. Not convinced with Armstrong out on the left. He's much better and dangerous playing off a striker.
2.) 06 Sep 2026 13:08:03
Agreed, thank goodness for King Lopez.
02 Sep 2026 22:50:09
Ghislain Konan signed. Not currently match fit as he hasn't trained with a team this summer but will be given minutes to build up his match fitness. I don't know too much about him but he knows CP well.
1.) 03 Sep 2026 06:39:55
Who's he? Good, while I've not seen it.
2.) 03 Sep 2026 06:44:44
Ah, seen it now, 30yr old has quite a lot of experience in Portugal, played for CP before, and is internationally capped.
Maybe a surprise, but offers us the LB cover we'll no doubt need at some point.
3.) 03 Sep 2026 06:46:51
Just a silly thought, we'll have Konan Doyle on the team sheet.
4.) 03 Sep 2026 07:09:14
Don't give up the day job, Abbey!
5.) 03 Sep 2026 08:57:29
It's not having a day job anymore that's causing it, Old Wulf!
6.) 03 Sep 2026 09:03:06
Konan the barbarian.
7.) 03 Sep 2026 10:49:29
Konan the Wulfrunian.
01 Sep 2026 23:45:01
Looking forward to the official statement from Matt Jackson and Nathan Shi confirming the reasons why no players were brought in.
Will they say that 8 months simply wasn't enough time to find suitable players. Or will they say that they tried but just couldn't get the deal over the line.
Knowing how Fosun operate, they'll probably say that the plans were hampered as transfer deadline fell on a matchday so the club's hands were tied.
Absolutely pathetic by Shi and Jackson.
1.) 01 Sep 2026 23:55:59
Looking forward to Jackson resigning tomorrow like he promised he would if we didn't get the transfer window right.
2.) 02 Sep 2026 00:19:12
But he's the one who decides if we got it right or not.
Personally, from our 25 man squad there are 4 or 5 who aren't good enough.
3.) 02 Sep 2026 08:51:46
People say all sorts on here, mainly aimed at Fosun. Why spend mega when we got a strong squad to play in the Championship, and we will start to click, as it takes 5 to 10 games to get into it again. I am happy with the squad we got. Players to come back from injury, etc. I am excited about this season.
What Fosun has got to do is get rid of more deadwood in January and replace them, they don't have to spend big. And for people saying Jimenez is slow and past it, rubbish. Armstrong, Mane, etc., will all come good. We never do well at West Ham. You'll see a better, stronger Wolves on Sunday.
4.) 02 Sep 2026 09:19:06
Have to agree. I personally think this current team should be capable of automatic promotion. No point in spending loads, and then, come next summer, we aren't able to spend much. It will always be more difficult to draw in good players when you are in the Championship unless you got some good connections. Mendes was behind pretty much everything when we got promoted with Nuno.
We had Champions League players in that team. If Fosun thinks that this team should be fine to get promoted, and that it gives them more spending power come next summer, then I don't see a problem. Raul is not past it, but probably needs a rest, and to come off the bench in the next game. Raul is a clever player off the ball.
Goodwhileitlasted1's rumour replies
06 Sep 2026 14:15:17
I would believe a word that Football Insider print. They're full of more s*** than a public toilet.
02 Sep 2026 22:44:12
I stand corrected. But, I still think Fosun are taking us fans for mugs. Just my opinion.
02 Sep 2026 14:40:27
Maybe I'm being cynical, but if Wolves do exercise the option to sign Jordan James for the agreed fee, no doubt that Fosun will sell him for a profit within the same or the very next transfer window.
They've proved this summer that any overhaul is to be done on the cheap. Anyone that can be sold for a decent profit will be. We can all see that we needed another striker in case Armstrong or Raul get injured.
So, what do the club do? Loan in an unproven 19 year old who they rate highly, but there is no option to purchase should he impress. So, if he does well, Newcastle are quids in. Surely there were strikers available with a proven track record at this level who we could have signed.
02 Sep 2026 11:35:54
Jordan James is on a season-long loan with an option to buy, not an obligation to buy. Until that option is taken up, I wouldn't class him as a long-term investment, a bit like the Angel Gomes deal.
02 Sep 2026 09:29:11
I'll believe it when it's officially announced. No one else seems to be reporting it yet.
Goodwhileitlasted1's banter replies
13 Sep 2026 11:45:06
Willowwolf, It's a good thing you yourself recognise that you're not a manager. Replacing Jackson, a dedicated Right Back, with Konan, a dedicated Left Back, would make our already creaky defence even worse.
12 Sep 2026 08:57:24
We may not have the best squad in the league, but as long as we win our games, I don't really care about the likes of West Ham. Yes, the table looks bad at the moment, as West Ham are 6 points ahead of us and have just trounced Wrexham 6-0, but we have played 2 games less.
5 games is too early to write off this team, considering our only loss is to, according to some, the vastly superior team.
11 Sep 2026 21:04:07
Cesar Peixoto said that they were both back training and could be on the bench for the game on Sunday. He also said Rafiki Said is due to restart training on the grass next week and should be available in the next few weeks.
11 Sep 2026 15:29:40
Well, if any potential buyer is shown around the Steve Bull Stand on a matchday, they'll soon try and negotiate a lower price.
09 Sep 2026 15:36:06
Mistakes happen. We were all disappointed at the time, but it's time to move on and get behind Jackson. He may not be the best defender, but whilst he is a Wolves player, we must back him.