09 Jun 2026 15:20:11
Deal now agreed for Wolves to sign Raul Jimenez on a free.
09 Jun 2026 15:45:33
Just need to sort out the defence and GK. Things are starting to take shape.
09 Jun 2026 16:38:33
That's two very shrewd signings. Looks like we might be copying the Brighton model regarding the mix of different ages and levels of experience. Mane will learn a lot from Raul. Interesting times.
09 Jun 2026 16:55:38
His medical is already complete, and Jimenez will sign a two-year deal with the option of a third.
09 Jun 2026 18:22:27
Welcome home, Raul! It will be great to see you back as part of the pack. Si Senor. ???
Note of caution, we need pace and technical ability, with two cbs, a cm maybe two. And, two fast forwards that are exciting to watch.
My picks would be.
Alleyne-RCB-Man City
Arrey-Mbi-LCB-Braga
Devine-CM-Spurs
Huerta-FW-Anderlecht
Cleary-FW-Barnsley
Ballard-FW-Orient
A few extras. ?
Kante-CM-Middlesborough
McAtee-CAM-Forest
Wilson-FW-Free Agent.
09 Jun 2026 20:27:21
I'd go for Lascelles as CB, Brazkho in central midfield and Manhoef as a wide player.
09 Jun 2026 21:19:08
Lascelles is an interesting shout. To be honest, I went for a young CB with good technical ability and pace, able to play in a back 4. I don’t think any of the remaining CBs at the club can play in a back 4, so we might need two more. Webster at Brighton would be ideal, solid at Championship level, but very settled being a squad player at Brighton. Dunk would be a good option. But I have a feeling we should go for young CBs. Maybe Stones as back up? ? Also, do we give Okaduwa a chance from the academy? So we’d sign 3 cbs but bring one through.
I went for British players with this homegrown rule in the Championship. Apart from Kante, who Edwards managed at Middlesbrough, and Huerta, who plays with Raul for Mexico.
Alvarado from Guadalajara could be an option from the other wing. They are both quick, but also track back and help defensively.
Brazkho and Manhoef are solid options, just think the club will be far more selective of overseas players they choose.
With Raul, Andre, S Bueno (I think he may leave), R Gomes, Lima, Wolfe (not convinced he will stay), Sa (think he may stay), so we may have 4 spots out of a match day 18, as 7 have to be homegrown players.
Practically leaves 2 forwards, a midfielder and a cb.
Also, that’s with the thinking J Gomes, Jackson, Krejci, Mosquera, Toti, Hwang, Bellagarde, Munetsi, Djiga and Tolu are sold.
I agree, can see the list including Raul all stay, so there may be wiggle room.