The Wolves players return to Compton Park this coming week for pre-season, and just one new face has come through the door so far.
Fer Lopez arrived from Celta Vigo a couple of weeks ago in a deal worth just under £20 million.
But fans hoping Wolves would follow the Spaniard up with a flurry of deals have been left disappointed.
But it is still relatively early in the summer, and Wolves do have time on their side.
But with pre-season about to get underway, Vitor Pereira probably doesn’t want inactivity for too much longer.
Wolves are looking to sign another number 10 this month, but there is also scope for adding a new midfielder and striker.
Wolves could also bolster their defence, and one target might just be exactly what Toti Gomes has ordered.
Wolves target Thomas Kristensen could be ideal competitor for Toti Gomes
Thomas Kristensen playing for Udinese.
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Pereira recently spoke about bringing in a left-sided defender for Wolves.
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At the moment there is no real competition for Toti for the position on the left of the back three.
Toti has really nailed that position down in recent times, and has some attributes that really allow him to excel there.
But Wolves have reignited their interest in Thomas Kristensen, and the Udinese ace might just make for a brilliant signing – and in turn, give Toti what he wants.
Recently, Toti said he would welcome competition even in his own position, if it meant Wolves would become stronger.
And Kristensen would surely be a fantastic player to bring in, given his very imposing 6ft 6in frame.
Of his style of play, Kristensen said earlier this year (via RG): “His (manager Kosta Runjaić) style fits how I want to play, which is as an aggressive, wide center back who wants to apply the pressure and who’s not afraid to carry out a high line.”
Wolves defender Toti Gomes listening to music.
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Wolves target Kristensen could really suit the Premier League
Being 6ft 6in tall is bound to see Kristensen dominate aerially, which is what Wolves could do with.
But to only talk about Kristensen’s physicality does him a disservice – because this boy can play.
As reported by Zach Lowy for Football Talent Scout, Kristensen has strong ‘in-game intelligence and passing ability’ and he is capable of picking out teammates with pinpoint through balls’. He is said to be ‘capable of advancing possession from the first phase to the second phase with ease’.
Thomas Kristensen for Udinese in 2024/25 Toti Gomes for Wolves in 2024/25
Appearances – 24 Appearances – 34
Goals – 1 Goals – 0
Pass accuracy – 79.9% Pass accuracy – 85.9%
Progressive passes per 90 – 3.90 Progressive passes per 90 – 2.97
Shot creating actions per 90 – 0.87 Shot creating actions per 90 – 0.72
Percentage of dribblers tackled – 62.5% Percentage of dribblers tackled – 80.4%
Take-on success – 76.9% Take-on success – 62.5%
Aerial duel success rate – 65.6% Aerial duel success rate – 67.1%
Yellow/red cards – 5/0 Yellow/red cards – 7/0
Wolves have been encouraged to build from the back by Pereira, and it has not been uncommon to see Emmanuel Agbadou try to break the lines.
Kristensen actually spent his adolescence as a central midfielder, so he is clearly comfortable on the ball despite his towering frame.
We will see if Wolves go in for the star, who has been moulded in Italy and is on record as saying it would be a dream to play in the Premier League (via RG).