06 Jul 2026 17:16:13
I note that Ipswich, his first club before moving to Bury as a 16 year old, are now favourites to sign Nick Pope.
I realise that the response will be the same as it was when I suggested Wolves attempt to sign Nathan Ake, but if Wolves are to simply say that they can't compete with all of the Prem teams and the vast number of sides in the various European competitions then it will indeed be a very difficult transfer window.


Once those sides have had their fill, what will be left again?
There is obviously a divide between ambition and realism but if aiming at Nick Pope, going to a side that was in the Championship last season and probably will be next year, is over ambitious then Wolves should prepare for a long, long stay outside of the Top levels of football.

1.) 07 Jul 2026
07 Jul 2026 17:35:52
I don't get why missing out on Nick Pope is seen as a bad thing. He used to be a great keeper, but ask a Newcastle fan, and they all, or the majority, think he's a busted flush.

His weaknesses have been exposed, and he's lost confidence. Granted, he may get this back, but wage-wise he could be an expensive gamble if you're granting him he'll be first choice.

2.) 08 Jul 2026
08 Jul 2026 10:30:14
Obviously, all a matter of opinions, and I certainly can't claim to have seen him regularly last year.
1. He was the undisputed number 1 at the end of last season at a top level Prem team.
2. He is home-grown.
3. He is cheap - even with his limely wage demands.
4. No matter how weak he is, you are comparing him to a disinterested Jose Sa and Sam Johnstone, so he is a major upgrade.


Wolves desperately need to sign cheap, high quality, experienced, home-grown players (to be fair, Trippier), and I have highlighted two that fit those criteria over the last couple of days.
It appears Wolves had no interest in either.
In my view that is a mistake.