DAZZLING DAVE SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON WOLVES TRANSFER WINDOW FOR BBC SPORT
Despite the flurry of last-minute transfers, I can’t help but feel a bit uneasy. The new signings look promising and should strengthen the team, but there are still gaps that could cause issues.
On the bright side, Wolves have bolstered their squad depth. Last season, we were hit hard by injuries and had to rely heavily on Academy players. So in that respect, we are now in a better position.
I’m eager to see how the new players perform. Wolves secured Brazilian midfielder Andre on deadline day, and he seems like a great catch. With the midfield already well covered, it will be interesting to see how Gary O’Neil integrates him into the team. Carlos Forbs, the new winger, is another player to watch, and I hope he finds his feet quickly.
With Max Kilman, Pedro Neto, and maybe Jose Sa leaving, we’ve lost a bit of flair and experience. Gary O’Neil wanted more seasoned Premier League players, we’ve got some young talent, but they’re untested at this level.
However, there’s a significant concern in defence. We are lacking a centre-back and a left-back, which falls short of making this a good window. Even with Kilman’s early departure, I feel Wolves haven’t adequately replaced him. Yerson Mosquera returned on loan and seems capable, but we lack experienced players. Craig Dawson’s return to the squad against Forest and the addition of Sam Johnstone added much needed stability to the defence, thanks to their leadership.
Against Forest, it was clear that Wolves were vulnerable on the wings. The left-back position worries me, with Toti stepping in. There was some improvement, but we still looked exposed, and Premier League teams will capitalise on this.
Overall, I rate the transfer window 7/10. I’m excited to see what the new talent can bring to the Premier League but remain concerned about our defensive gaps.
