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23 Dec 2022 15:53:12
It appears Rayan Ait-Nouri is off to Nice according to Foot Mercato. Thoughts?
1.) 23 Dec 2022 16:11:55
Depending on the price.
Could be a big loss, the lad has bags of potential.
2.) 23 Dec 2022 18:53:56
I hope not, he will get better and better.
3.) 23 Dec 2022 22:00:20
I would hope not unless it's the ghost of Sellars past come back to haunt us.
4.) 24 Dec 2022 11:31:00
IMO RAN would have made a good wide midfielder in a 4. Not sure that's how JLo sees us playing which might explains this rumour.
19 Jun 2022 17:05:34
According to BBC Sports Transfer Rumours, Wolves seeking £45m for Ait- Nouri with Chelsea and City interested. Also, City open to letting Zinchenko go. Maybe a swap deal be possible with Wolves chasing him on few occasions? Mind, think he may have turned us down previously.
1.) 20 Jun 2022 08:11:50
I would take zinchenko and 15million, in which wolves would pocket half due too not owning all player rights, but I hope we can keep him, he is improving so quick
2.) 20 Jun 2022 09:34:34
Zinchenko has supposedly tuened us down before if true I would rather keep RAN I think. No real point in wasting time going after players who are half hearted about being here.
3.) 20 Jun 2022 11:06:33
Zinchenko doesn't want to play at LB / LWB he wants to play in the MF (I'm not too sure if that is why he turned Wolves down?)
31 May 2022 12:12:24
Well, straight from Jeff Shi's mouth: We will not be spending big in the summer. A few windows back he told us the money was there if the right players become available. Heaven knows where that money went then, or was it to keep Lage sweet?
1.) 31 May 2022 12:41:27
What a joke! Relegation battle next season then?
2.) 31 May 2022 12:43:55
I heard it as 'We don't earn as much as the bigger clubs so can't spend as much as them but we are growing the income streams in other ways'
3.) 31 May 2022 13:04:47
Perhaps, just perhaps, he's playing his cards close to his chest. Let's face it if he said, 'Yeah we have £300m to spend' Wolves' target parent clubs would suddenly be upping the price of their players? Just a thought.
4.) 31 May 2022 13:13:41
Same as how I heard it Jas.
5.) 31 May 2022 13:26:53
Wolves have to address the lack of goals and also probably the midfield if/when Neves leaves and those players will have to be at least as good if not better as what we've had.
I know they also want to introduce academy players as they develop to the right level, so we may see more of the likes of MGW and Cundle, etc.
Which is fine so long as we are not 'relying' on too many youngsters.
Either way to talk of relegation at this stage is nonsense.
6.) 31 May 2022 13:45:48
What do peeps mean by 'spending big'. We can never match the big boys, and frankly should not try. Big for us has to be relative and within our earning capacity. If we spend beyond that for one year we have to cut back the next to balance. I like what Geoff says, prudence before vanity.
7.) 31 May 2022 14:52:27
BelfastWolf, tell me where in that interview did it come straight from Jeff’s mouth that “we will not spend big”?
Like others such as Jas M have already replied, our spending is totally different to other clubs and there is a 20 yr plan (not 10 yrs).
Long term stability and growth year on year in squad size, infrastructure and income streams (which are being expanded constantly.
Also, you don’t announce to a selling club that there is plenty of money to spend as we all know what happens (eg: sir Jack).
I never cease to be amazed how many fans love to predict our doom!
Don’t forget we have money available, money coming in from players out on loan (Vinagre, etc.) plus any sales we may allow.
Oh and stop believing everything you read on Newsnow. They are trying to sell stories.
8.) 31 May 2022 15:22:03
Be on long enough for all to know my thoughts.
Come on me babies.
9.) 31 May 2022 17:25:12
A few at high prices or more at more realistic prices? It could mean anything.
10.) 31 May 2022 20:02:25
In reply to Tommo1970, on the Wolves site today in interview Jeff Shi said, verbatim: "J.S. has warned W.W.supporters that Fosun will not be spending big in the transfer window". Now take that whatever way you like. Just quoting directly what he said.
11.) 31 May 2022 21:56:01
I agree with Rated and Jas's reading of what was said.
Also what does spending big mean? is that £300 mill,200 mill,100 mill as teams like Chelsea and Spurs are promising to spend 150mill+.
I doubt we'll spend that much but if we spend for example net 50 million (which in premier league terms is about average based on last seasons summer window) then I'd expect us to be stronger next season than this which if so sticks to the original 10 years plan and should not be sniffed at (or derided).
NB by net I mean on top of any money gained from sales just to avoid any confusion.
12.) 01 Jun 2022 09:58:45
Belfast: the fact that your quote starts with ‘JS states’ mean that someone else wrote it, he didn’t say it.
After today’s revelation that they are continuing to build up the revenue streams and looking at stock market investment in 2-5 yrs means they have a long term strategy to make and keep us at the higher end of the premier league.
That my friend is how to build a sustainable business, not by splashing ridiculous sums of money and falling away after 5 years!
13.) 01 Jun 2022 12:20:11
Obviously, Tommo, you haven't even bothered to read the interview. You're getting in to semantics. He gave the interview (ok-allegedly)to Alex Dicken and it's still there now. Read the first paragraph. Of course, you can put your own spin on it.
14.) 01 Jun 2022 13:25:20
Yes Belfast I’ve read it. I wouldn’t call it a spin but my opinion is that they are poking towards a long term plan to make the club sustainable for years to come. He also says he would spend if it was to the benefit in the long term.
While I appreciate you have your own opinion, my take is that everything he is saying is from a business point of view and if it means that we are still a top ten premier club in 10 yrs then I for one would see that as a huge improvement on the previous 40 yrs of my Wolves experience.
Let’s not forget, it takes time to build these new funding streams and as he says about the issues that Newcastle will face it’s about sustainable income year on year. Makes sense to me
15.) 01 Jun 2022 13:44:07
We don't have to spend big to improve the squad.
We do not require a keeper to replace Ruddy - Sarkic and Sondergaard will give us cover. We do not require any wing backs as with Semedo, Jonny, RAN, Giles and Hoever we have plenty of cover. Would be nice to bring in a Centre back but with Coady, Kilman, Toti, Mosquera, Boly and Donk all capable of playing there maybe one addition (either Tarkowski on a free) or look at either (Oscar Mingueza - part of the Neves deal) or Merih Demiral or Goncalo Inacio who have been linked in the past. Midfield is interesting but if we can get in Nico and Puig (as part of the deal for Neves) I would take it, with Palinha and promote Cundle this would leave us good competition in midfield with or without Moutinho (who I would keep). Wide attacking positions are covered with Neto, Podence, Hwang and Chiquinho. The striking department is where we urgently need reinforcements - take a look at Myram Boadu or Hugo Ekitike both around the £15-20M mark and/or Emmanuel Dennis who scored goals for Watford.
In evaluation if we sell Neves (and replace with the 3 talented players Barcelona are offering), Traore, Boly and Dendonker (who would be surplus if got the players in), MGW (who probably would want a move to Forest) and Jimenez (try to get a sizeable value before its nothing) with the wage saving from Ruddy, Saiss and Marcal we would probably break even with most of the players we require.
OK i'm not Lage/Shi or Sellars but these are players that are not out of our reach.
16.) 01 Jun 2022 18:42:13
I fear a relegation battle too like never before since Fosun anyway
Our team looks tired we need an injection of dynamism up front and strength at the back
17.) 02 Jun 2022 23:11:18
Excellent post CYRU5.
I'd also add as CB cover we could call on Marques who has excelled for the U23's (according to the U23 manager).
For striker we also have Dadashov returning from loan - didn't have a great time stats wise (2 goals in 23 games) but has looked good coming back from a cruciate ligament tear and may be worth a go next season (especially if does well pre-season).
04 Jan 2022 11:53:04
According to Football Insider Wolves are in talks with Spurs to bring Doherty back to Molineux. Maybe in swap plus cash deal with Traore.any thought guys?
1.) 04 Jan 2022 12:11:10
I like Doherty but he is our past now
2.) 04 Jan 2022 12:13:05
Bruno did say he was looking for a WB, what I'm wondering is (if true) where it would leave Ki-Jana Hoever?
3.) 04 Jan 2022 12:18:11
I think that would be poor business to be honest. We NEED Traore (as the break through in yesterdays game proved) if we can't keep him then we at very least need a decent fee to replace him with. Docs is decent but with Jonny returning soon where does he play exactly?! Is Semedo going as well cause that's the only way I see this making sense?!
4.) 04 Jan 2022 12:53:17
Only at half price or less, straight cash deal, Matt is 30ish and Wing back is a physically demanding role. If Adama leaves I would like to see a straight cash deal with add ons, if we have to let him go on the cheap, not that I think he has much more to be developed but that's just a personal opinion.
5.) 04 Jan 2022 13:12:26
Bullys I have seen Semedo linked with Athletico Madrid as a potential replacement for Kieran Trippier.
I still wouldn’t go for Doherty and don’t see why Johnny can’t be deployed on the right with Hoever as decent cover.
6.) 04 Jan 2022 13:26:17
Regarding Doc, nice bloke did a good job for us but the old saying "never go back" is said for a reason! Don't see the sense of it, agree with BB on this.
7.) 04 Jan 2022 14:02:57
I'd take Doc on a free. His wages are probably a lot higher at Spurs, which would rule out a transfer fee in my opinion. If we sell Traore to Spurs, £20mil is far, far too little. Look what a difference he made last night, with the cross that led to the goal. Hopefully a bidding war will develop between Spurs, Hammers and Liverpool, and maybe Real Madrid for good measure. If any coach can get the best out of Traore, they will have a bargain on their hands.
8.) 04 Jan 2022 15:00:27
Loved doc but he didn't need any pushing to leave did he and I agree in the saying never go back as imo Ronaldo has done more harm than good at utd. Dressing room has gone tits up with player's possibly ot happy with his return
9.) 04 Jan 2022 15:06:03
I am/was a massive Doherty fan but agree with Deep, (and the majority of other posters above), that, even if he takes a fairly chunky cut in his wages, we should only be interested if he is on a free.
At Spurs he is miles away from regular football as his game has fallen off a cliff but is costing them big time in wages. Consequently they are not in a strong position to demand a fee and we are hardly desperate for him back - (we would surely only take him back if we think we can get him back to where he was before he left us but that is a big if and given his age I am far from certain a gamble I would want to place much money on!) - as Semedo is a perfectly competent RWB and Hoever is probably an acceptable back up. Yes not a glowing reference for two players who cost us over £40m but that is the past as sadly Doherty might well be as well.
Therefore Jeff if you are negotiating with Levy, ( heaven help us),don't be a wimp and give them what they want do what is right for us - play hard ball with Spurs and Doherty!
10.) 04 Jan 2022 15:11:14
I think that ship has sailed with Doc we have semedo and Hoever cover and if I'm right Jonny is naturally a RWB playing on the left with have ait Nouri and marcal on the left so Doc would be at least 3rd in the pecking order doesn't make any sense
We need cover for the CB position and attacking midfielder and maybe another striker Silva looked good coming on last 10mins yesterday he needs a good chance start him in the Cup give Raùl a rest.
11.) 04 Jan 2022 15:52:23
Doc has done nothing at Spurs, he will not be an improvement for our squad. In his last 6 months with us he was a shadow of what he was. Levy is looking for a mug to take on his problem.
12.) 04 Jan 2022 16:13:23
I was like most a big Doc fan, but that time has gone and we have moved on, I would prefer to keep Adama, as he showed last night he scares the opposition and they end up putting 2 or more defenders on him leaving space for others or fouling him in positions giving us good dead ball opportunities. if Doc returns he will be a squad player and I cannot see him wanting that.
13.) 04 Jan 2022 18:48:19
NES-Saddly that's the only thing that would make sense of it for me, as I could definitely see Nelson wanting to head back to La Liga to play for titles again! I hope it's not the case cause it would be awful transfer managment on our part to wait till Semedo FINALLY becomes useful and then sell him to be replaced by an inferior and more to the point older Doherty! I hope that's not the case cause I actually think our defense is one quality (young) CB short of being excellent under Bruno!
14.) 04 Jan 2022 20:01:32
BB - could it be Sanderson? Every time I have seen him - albeit only a few times and always on the TV and in a lower league for either Cardiff or Sunderland - he has been superb
15.) 04 Jan 2022 22:00:16
14 goals in 14 games suggests it already is excellent,BB. To be breached only twice in three games ( including a dodgy penalty) against three of the top five sides in Europe ( that's Man C, Liverpool and Chelsea by the way) says it all.
16.) 04 Jan 2022 22:21:10
Old Wulf there is absolutely no doubt that you are correct - the figures simply don't lie!.
However Saiss is 31 and Boly (30) may sadly be done so a new young CB, be it Yerson, Sanderson or A.N Other is probably essential for it to remain so and in reality - given Boly is maybe done already and Yerson is currently injured and totally unproven - is possibly needed now to provide cover and depth (Saiss is off for a few weeks now for example)?
17.) 04 Jan 2022 22:56:29
I actually agree Old however what it lacks is depth (hence I said a young player) which I think we are about to find out as Saiss is going to be a HUGE miss these next 6 weeks! Credit to Romain as I never thought I'd say that but he has REALLY improved with age! Also with this isn't that another contract which also needs looking at (Saiss)?
And agreed TFG, let's hope that Sanderson can step up to that role. I've only seen in play in a cup game if honest but as I keep saying Lage has built a career on developing young players, pretty sure that's mostly what got him the job! In Bruno we trust ??
18.) 04 Jan 2022 23:16:38
For those who actually go to the games, what happens when traore gets the ball and goes on a run, he gets the fans out their seats and screaming, pure excitement, can't see what other player has that same effect
19.) 05 Jan 2022 11:27:57
Demon back in the 80's and 90's we had a number of players that used to get you out of your seat screaming but it wasn't for the same reason! Sadly. If Traore goes I for one will miss him!
30 Aug 2021 17:50:48
According to Football Insider, Wolves have signed a 17y. o. midfielder from Man City for £500k. Harvey Griffiths.
1.) 30 Aug 2021 19:55:48
Great not what we need though.
We need a striker! And we aren't linked to any.
I'm worried about Raul now 3 games no goals and we don't play to his strengths. Which is great as the football is more attractive but he isn't getting the service he did under Nuno.
If they rate Botman they should get it over the line.
But I think we are weaker in midfield and a striker (not a forward like Hwang) .
2.) 30 Aug 2021 20:08:27
£350k mate he's gone in the U23s.
3.) 30 Aug 2021 20:57:20
Botman deal off. What a joke our recruitment team are, had all summer to finally get a CB in that's been needed for the last 3 years and looks like the best we can do is a lad from Fulham who's no better then what we have and even that might not happen.
4.) 30 Aug 2021 21:19:08
🙄🙄🙄🙄
I hope they have things sorted.
You can't come out foe weeks saying 3-4 signings and not deliver.
We have 1 but we do need another 3.
5.) 30 Aug 2021 21:26:29
Renato Sanchez. 👀👀👀👀
Gibbs white on loan to Bournemouth.
6.) 30 Aug 2021 21:33:37
It's not really fair what we're asking Raul to do. We're totally dependent on him again already and he's just not up to it yet. We need a quality replacement and give him the time to get his sharpness back. Assuming that will ever happen.
7.) 30 Aug 2021 21:34:01
Renato Sanchez incoming.
8.) 30 Aug 2021 22:06:25
What about Mosquera? He’s a cb that we’ve signed. I’m sure if fosun could have got someone in sooner they would have. And we have signed 6 players so far this summer along with a few more u23’s.
9.) 31 Aug 2021 06:41:54
I agree Sharesum. I'd love raul to get back scoring but maybe he isn't back as quick as the club expected.
It too big a risk to wait till January in my opinion.
Get a striker Wolves take the pressure off the squad so the forwards (Raul and Neto) can come back fit rather than rushed back.
Goatmark we have been linked with 4 cb's so the club are working on the deal. Mosquera was never seen as the first team starter straight away.
10.) 31 Aug 2021 09:42:10
Doubt now over Sanchez deal.
11.) 31 Aug 2021 14:01:57
Gibbs-White to Sheffield Utd on loan.
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26 Jan 2025 16:06:30
Wondering if Kaladjzic is still on our books &, if fit, could be an option to JSL if he's injured, or Hwang.
1.) 26 Jan 2025 16:41:12
He's nearing full fitness. I think he has to be worth a go if JSL is out for an extended period of time. NOT Hwang he's awful and should be nowhere near the starting 11.
2.) 26 Jan 2025 18:20:50
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3.) 26 Jan 2025 20:16:17
Never meant for Hwang to be in the equation; meant Kaladjzic is better option than him!
25 Jan 2025 16:34:02
We decided to level it up, Gomes away for an early bath. So silly.
11 Jan 2025 13:36:22
Thankfully, Hwang is being replaced. The guy is seriously bad.
1.) 11 Jan 2025 14:17:48
I don't why he's regarded so highly Belfast, he's showed today he's a liability and as for scoring he missed a couple of sitters. Ricardo on the other hand is looking better and better. As for Agabadu, we'll he just seems to have what we've been missing, guess we'll really know at Newcastle.
Felt sorry for guedes, worked so hard but again missed a couple he should've planted.
Still we're through, it's a win and vitors style is forming. COYW.
2.) 11 Jan 2025 14:23:24
Totally agree Belfast he is a liability of late.
3.) 11 Jan 2025 19:23:38
Watched today's game and have to agree Hwang just doesn't look up to it, the miss he had in the second half was easier to score! How we turned down £21m for him I do not know, we'd be lucky to get half of that now!
The new lad looks good, great passing range. All I will say is that he also seems to like going on the odd run with the ball, which if he continues to play on the left could be a problem as a couple of times both him and RAN were up field when the oppo broke and in the Prem that could be a problem.
Decent game today though, Larson is a decent player but he needs to start scoring those tap ins. We should have been 3/4 up in the first 30 mins if he had finished today. Onwards and upwards ?
4.) 11 Jan 2025 20:46:06
Ditto.
Thought jao and Andre were brilliant
The new lad looks very promising.
05 Oct 2024 15:03:59
A shambles! First blooming minute.
1.) 05 Oct 2024 15:09:13
Always going to happen.at least we are level
2.) 05 Oct 2024 15:24:40
Another penalty.but apparently the bar for VAR intervention is high?
3.) 05 Oct 2024 15:24:57
Losing again
4.) 05 Oct 2024 15:27:09
We just can't help shooting ourselves in the foot. No point hoping our luck will change when we continue to give away silly mistakes.
5.) 05 Oct 2024 15:31:22
Our defending really is a problem, we can't keep letting in goals the way we do and expect to win anything!
6.) 05 Oct 2024 15:45:31
Rule number one if you don't concede you don't lose. Go back to three at the back or go GON.
7.) 05 Oct 2024 15:47:57
Oh dear, this could be bad for G
8.) 05 Oct 2024 15:49:35
Oh well that's it then.we are down
9.) 05 Oct 2024 15:49:58
4 before half time against Brentford is a real worry.
10.) 05 Oct 2024 15:50:06
Gary deserves the sack! His stubbornness to continue playing 2 CB's is the problem.
11.) 05 Oct 2024 15:50:39
Whoops sent early, this could be bad for us but especially for GON. Letting in four goals in one half at Brentford is a REAL problem! It's just so frustrating cause it's the best we've ever looked going forwards, sadly the trade off is that we can't defend! I love GON but his sheer belligerence to not go back to 5 at the back is looking like it's going to cost him his job right now! COYW! Big second half needed here ?
12.) 05 Oct 2024 15:52:08
Another bleeping corner as well! Sorry but this set piece coach needs to answer some questions because we have got a LOT worse at defending set pieces since he arrived, how's that even possible?! Fuming ?
13.) 05 Oct 2024 15:55:08
Absolutely disgraceful today. Why on earth would you decide to leave 6'4" Ethan Pinnock unmarked at a corner?
I'm sorry but if Wolves lose this one today, it's a certain relegation. Brentford haven't played particularly well. We have been shambolic in defence. We are doomed.
14.) 05 Oct 2024 16:04:46
Misplaced optimism
Defending like a relegated team, this was supposed to be a fixture we could win. I don't see a win coming, defending like that.
Add to that, fosun, s decision
Making. Unfortunately, I see relegation beckoning.
09 Aug 2024 15:26:21
According to Fabrizio Romano Chelsea have offered £60m +3m (might be agent's fee) for Pedro. Happy?
1.) 09 Aug 2024 16:20:30
Yeah gone. 51ish million plus additional add ons I think.
17 Aug 2022 09:17:30
Back in the day Old Wulf. 34 + cup runs unfortunately in the league. What would Bull be worth now!
16 Aug 2022 16:20:40
I believe Buxwolf can't be a wolf. Over this past few weeks I've had my faith tested. But credit where it's due, Fosun have made a few top signings. Have a bit of faith Buxwolf. A 40 + striker doesn't exist.
18 Jul 2022 12:53:06
Touchè! Gold Blood.
13 Jun 2022 14:26:16
Apparently it seems to have rattled Rangers fans, with rumours of £25m for his transfer.
01 Jun 2022 12:20:11
Obviously, Tommo, you haven't even bothered to read the interview. You're getting in to semantics. He gave the interview (ok-allegedly)to Alex Dicken and it's still there now. Read the first paragraph. Of course, you can put your own spin on it.
26 Jan 2025 20:16:17
Never meant for Hwang to be in the equation; meant Kaladjzic is better option than him!
06 Jan 2025 22:05:10
They can't be that bad if they're 3rd in the league!
29 Dec 2024 14:40:53
I'm with you on that. Also, prefer Larsen or Guedes to Hwang. But then, what do I know?
26 Dec 2024 19:29:00
Dreaded Hwang coming on. imagine him scoring!?
16 Dec 2024 14:19:42
You'd have thought they might have learned from the Fabio fiasco.