Wolves are set for another busy transfer window. The Old Gold could see multiple players depart and arrive.
Wolves were January’s second-biggest spenders, and Fosun are heading for another important summer.
A lot will depend on whether a club triggers Matheus Cunha’s £62.5 million release clause, but until the Brazilian’s future is resolved, another player could be sacrificed to bring in funds.
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Fabio Silva unlikely to ever play for Wolves again
Fabio Silva’s move to Wolves from Porto in 2020 was one of the most exciting transfers in modern Premier League history.
Thanks to the popular interactive game ‘Football Manager’, the young Portuguese star arrived at Molineux with huge potential and was expected to develop into one of Europe’s most prolific forwards.
Things didn’t quite go to plan, though…
Fabio Silva Transfer Value (£) Month and Year
10 million Dec, 2019
25 million Oct, 2020
22 million Dec, 2021
13 million Nov, 2022
11 million May, 2024
20 million Present
*Figures from Transfermarkt
Silva struggled in his first two seasons and was eventually loaned out. His current spell sees him with Las Palmas in Spain — arguably his best stint since leaving England.
However, with just over 12 months left on his contract, resolving Silva’s future will be high on Matt Hobbs’ to-do list in the summer, and according to Graeme Bailey, who works as Operational Head of Football at TBR Football, it is likely the 22-year-old will be sold.
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“I don’t believe Silva will be back, just off his form in Spain he is going to secure a good move and Wolves will take the cash and use it elsewhere,” Bailey exclusively told Molineux News.
Since joining Las Palmas at the start of the season, Silva has directly contributed to 10 goals in 21 games in all competitions.
New striker needed
While Cunha remains heavily linked with Arsenal and Silva is expected to leave, Vitor Pereira could go into the break crying out for a new forward.
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Although he has been linked with a surprise return, as Molineux News exclusively reported, Wolves have not discussed the possibility of re-signing Diogo Jota.
Fortunately, following a crucial brace during Wolves’ 2-1 win over Southampton, Jorgen Strand Larsen appears to be hitting some good form.
The Norwegian will be expected to go from strength to strength and help ease the burden on Cunha. That is easier said than done though…
Even though Wolves are expected to remain in the Premier League next season, they must improve their goal tally or risk being in a similar position next spring.