Wolves are heading towards a transformative summer with Vitor Pereira at the helm as the Portuguese boss targets several positions.
With Matheus Cunha close to joining Manchester United, the priority for Pereira is to find a replacement for the Brazilian maverick.
It was revealed earlier this year that Wolves want to sign at least one number 10, preferably to fill Cunha’s void, while further reinforcements are required in attacking areas.
Wolves were linked with Harvey Elliott from Liverpool, but supporters were in disbelief that a £40 million price tag was slapped on him, despite starting just twice in the Premier League in 2024/25.
Pereira could now be looking elsewhere, perhaps for someone cheaper and just as versatile, with one Championship talent ticking the boxes.
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Wolves should go back in for Gustavo Hamer
Wolves have a long-standing interest in Sheffield United star Gustavo Hamer.
In 2023, Wolves tried to sign Hamer before he joined the Blades from Coventry City. Gary O’Neil was then interested in the 27-year-old after United’s relegation to the second tier.
Now, after a stunning campaign in which the Brazilian was named the Championship Player of the Year, the Old Gold should go back in for him.
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Sheffield United were beaten 2-1 by Sunderland in the play-off final on Saturday, and Hamer is now destined for a Premier League return.
Leeds United are admirers of the all-action midfielder alongside several other clubs, but Wolves should join the race for his signature.
Gustavo Hamer’s 2024/25 Championship stats
41 games
9 goals
7 assists
11 big chances created
1.8 key passes per game
2.2 shots per game
4.4 balls recovered per game
Hamer was a cut above everyone else in the division, and as shown by the above statistics, is ready to showcase his talents at the top level once more.
Vitor Pereira needs Hamer for midfield depth
For Sheffield United, Hamer has shown he’s an ‘unbelievable’ talent and extremely versatile, capable of operating as a deep-lying playmaker, box-to-box, or in attacking midfield.
Should Wolves capture him, he would be an excellent option for one of Pereira’s number 10 roles, perhaps rivalling the likes of Jean-Ricner Bellegarde and Marshall Munetsi for a place in the starting lineup.
More importantly, he would also provide depth to an area of the pitch that is lacking. With Tommy Doyle being admired by Championship clubs and destined to leave alongside the out-of-favour Boubacar Traore, adding Hamer to their roster would offer serious competition.
It therefore makes sense for Wolves to snap up the former Coventry star, who was available for around £18 million last summer.