Wolves banter 8

09 Jun 2026 07:22:19
So far the 'rebuild' has been encouraging but will the re-signing of Jimenez be an inspired move or another Costa?
I know Danny Welbeck did a job for Brighton at a similar age but the Championship is in some ways tougher on players than the Prem.
For me, they'll need to find a Jimenez mark II to supplement the striker position as we can't ever again become a low scoring side.

It's not being negative, just a tad concerned.
Having said all that, a striker can only be successful if he gets the service so let's see how things progress, early days yet.

09 Jun 2026 07:48:38
We probably need around a dozen new players. Longmynd and, hopefully, Trippier are just the start of a long line of newcomers and also outgoers. Only time will tell if the club gets things anywhere near right, but at least the Trippier acquisition is a positive start and might persuade others to sign up too.

09 Jun 2026 09:10:39
Hi LMW,
Agree with what you say, really. Can't see Raul starting much, though, as we need someone a bit younger (as you say a Jimenez mk 11) to complement Armstrong. However, in saying that, what a player to bring on.

Someone who gets in the right places to score. Tolu or Raul? I know who I'd prefer.
May the positive signs of the squad rebuild continue.

09 Jun 2026 10:57:02
35 these days, with up-to-date training methods, diets and fitness regimes, is nothing like 35 of 20-plus years ago. Players were once considered over the hill as soon as they turned 30.

It's all down to the individual's body, and, if Raul does come, I can't see there being that much bench-warming. If that was on the cards, then I'm sure he'd want to go to the MLS.

09 Jun 2026 11:13:00
Raul will be starting. As mentioned, he's not coming to get splinters on his backside. His hold-up play will be a dream to Armstrong and Mane, but only if we get the right players around them. But all this is only possible if Edwards gets it right & that's my big concern.

09 Jun 2026 14:39:57
If we get promoted, Lex, it'll be just the same if Edwards is still here.

09 Jun 2026 19:32:40
Well said, Longmynd.

08 Jun 2026 23:29:00
Away strip is white and 3rd is the best one yet it's black on black also wolves reps have tracked to speak to Raul

09 Jun 2026 15:16:15
Where's the link re: away strips, Intheknow?

08 Jun 2026 20:16:07
I've got a feeling that Jhon Arias is going to be one of the standout stars of the upcoming World Cup.

I don't think he was given a fair crack of the whip whilst at Molineux.

08 Jun 2026 20:56:30
He was given more than a fair crack of the whip and couldn't wait to leave.

08 Jun 2026 21:31:12
I think VP and Edwards stifled his impact by playing such negative, defensive football. He was so good during the World Club World Cup and his performances had got up a gear since returning to Brazil.

I would have preferred him to Angel Gomes.

08 Jun 2026 21:50:39
I always thought he was a good player, but most of his work went unnoticed. He got a similar fan reaction as Armstrong is getting now. Shame he wanted out, not much can be done about that.

09 Jun 2026 07:52:18
The Club World Cup was just a friendly summer competition, as shown by the fact that Chelsea won it! Having said that, some players will exceed themselves over the next few weeks and get big moves that turn out to be flops. It's happened many times before.

09 Jun 2026 09:26:12
Jhon Arias was absolute gash for Wolves. The only decent game I can remember him having was against Shrewsbury!

08 Jun 2026 18:31:25
Trriper also completed his medical expected to be announced soon. ✅

08 Jun 2026 18:53:55
It's always a good day when ex Wolves appears on Wolvesrumours. Just waiting for you to tell us Wolves are getting £50 million for Tchatchoua and Tolu!

08 Jun 2026 23:07:05
Trippier done and dusted. Raul next, fingers crossed.

08 Jun 2026 18:26:53
Apparently a contingent are heading over to the States to tie up the Jimenez deal.

08 Jun 2026 19:17:22
Email would be cheaper and quicker than flying to the States.

08 Jun 2026 19:54:25
Fulham released him as a registered player this afternoon.

08 Jun 2026 17:54:34
Raul close to returning. Still a bit of work to do but expected to be completed. ⌛️

08 Jun 2026 07:39:03
{Ed's Note - Davey Sulls has posted a new article entitled, Iraola Expectations and Liverpool Squad Priorities

08 Jun 2026 02:09:05
It's a shame Doherty is leaving. He could be a good squad member for Wolves in the Championship. My best moment for me was his winning goal against Man City.

08 Jun 2026 09:42:20
Mixed emotions about Doc. Would be valuable in the Champ no doubt, but I think there is more to this than meets the eye (or ear). When he left for Spurs, he seemed to burn his bridges behind him. Just now, he has deleted his Wolves' social media posts, if reports are correct.

Whatever, Wolves did very well out of him, considering that Mick signed him from Ireland by chance for what, £80K? He was PL player of the month during our Nuno glory days.

08 Jun 2026 10:25:03
Doc gave us some great moments. I believe he scored the late goal against Shrewsbury in the FA Cup to get the replay in our semi-final season. Otherwise, history would be very different.

He'll be good in the Championship for someone, but sadly not for us, and here is why.

Trippier is better. I don't think you could play both as first choice with a 34/35 year old on each flank. Doc would want a decent wage, so would be an expensive back up, and if swapping to a back 4 I think there are better options at centre back for the money at that level.

08 Jun 2026 13:52:34
Doc was a good player who peaked beautifully under Nuno. At his age now, with his fitness levels, Wolves can't give him a new contract out of loyalty. It could be argued that Wolves shouldn't have re-signed him - it smacked of desperation and (a form of) nepotism. He's had a few brief moments at rcb, but other than that, Wolves have been paying him handsomely for doing very little.



He could be half-decent in the Championship if he played at rcb, but how many games will he play and how much money will he want? Laters, Doc, thanks for good times.

07 Jun 2026 22:47:30
Che Adams sent a timely reminder to Wolves with his two goals against Bolivia.

07 Jun 2026 19:19:16
Wouldn’t it make more sense for Wolves to buy Bastien Meupiyou for the £1 million buyback fee and then sell him on? Give Alverca a bottle of wine for their trouble.

If Wolves allow Meupiyou to stay at Alverca and let them sell him for approx £15 million, Wolves will get their original fee back plus 50% in the profit range, which equates to about £10 million.

07 Jun 2026 22:20:48
It would make more sense, and, looking at news reports, it's something we are looking at. It would, however, also rely on him agreeing to the move, which could be a sticking point.

08 Jun 2026 03:11:25
But would Dortmund want to deal with us after the Silva fiasco?

08 Jun 2026 09:01:59
According to Football League World, the buy-back option doesn't exist, so, on a $12 million plus $5 million in add-ons, we would get $6 million + $2.5 million.

08 Jun 2026 13:58:44
Wolves will get back their original EUR5 million purchase fee, plus 50% in the profit range, so they're looking at about EUR11 million in total. Apparently a few clubs are sniffing around him, so Wolves/Alverca might get a very decent initial fee with fewer add-ons.