The summer transfer window could deliver another South American gem to Wolves.
Vitor Pereira wants to sign a forward in the summer window ahead of his first full campaign as Wolves manager.
The Wolves owners must be ready to financially back the boss, given that Pereira has turned things around since his arrival in December.
Though the focus heading into the summer window is on those who could leave Wolves, talk is happening regarding who could join the club ahead of 2025/26.
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Wolves target Riquelme Fillipi compared to Gabriel Jesus
As the transfer window edges closer, plenty of names are being thrown into the rumour mill.
What is expected is that Wolves will scour the South American market again, having struck gold in the region before.
Riquelme Fillipi has been linked to Wolves, with the Palmeiras youngster making waves in Brazil.
Still only 18 and away from senior football, Fillipi could be one for the future at Wolves, and there are already high hopes for the level the teenager could hit.
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Speaking to Molineux News, Brazilian journalist Henrique Toth named two players the teen is showing glimpses of.
“I would say he is somewhere between Gabriel Jesus and Estevao,” Toth said when asked who Fillipi’s blossoming profile is comparable to.
“He has good positioning and is intelligent in attack, like Jesus, but he is more skillful, like Estevao. Of course, he is not like both.”
The Vamo Futebol writer admitted that the Wolves target is already showing traits of being a player more skillful than Gabriel Jesus, a four-time Premier League winner.
Wolves ready to enter South American market again
Fillipi is still incredibly raw, however, Wolves’ experience in the South American market will give the Old Gold confidence.
It was only last summer that the West Midlands club acquired Pedro Lima from Sport Recife, with the teen already showing that he has the talent to thrive in the English game.
Pereira could strike gold in Brazil by signing Fillipi, with the region very much being in Wolves’ sights ahead of the summer.
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TBR’s Graeme Bailey opened the door to Wolves’ activity in South America when talking all things transfers to Molineux News.
“Wolves are very, very strong in the South American market – especially Brazil,” Bailey said.
“But it is not just about spending money, they are very well respected – they are good platform for many players to push on.”
Bailey used Diogo Jota and Pedro Neto as an example for young players who have used Wolves as a stepping stone, something Fillipi could also do once he’s developed.
“We saw that with Jota and Pedro Neto before, but we will see it with the likes of Cunha this summer too.”
Wolves in Brazil is something to watch once again in the summer, with Fillipi one of many talents to track.