Wolves’ Summer Gamble: Rolling the Dice on Transfers

Wolves’ pre-season performances have been concerning. The team looks disjointed at the back and lacks energy and ideas going forward.

In short, we look miles off the pace. There is some hope with more new signings expected, but that brings its own concerns.

If those players take time to adapt, Wolves could be left playing catch-up once the season starts.

The loss of key players – Matheus Cunha, Rayan Ait-Nouri, Nelson Semedo, and Pablo Sarabia – has hit the team hard. Cunha and Ait-Nouri alone contributed 32 of last seasons 54 goals and assists.

Replacing that output is no easy task and from what I have seen in pre-season, we just don’t look like scoring.

So far, the only new players are Fer Lopez, Jhon Arias and David Moller Wolfe.

Arias looks like a solid and quality signing – he has already opened his account and could be a strong replacement for Cunha. Lopez has shown promise as well. We haven’t seen enough of Wolfe yet to judge his impact.

But the biggest worry remains at wing-back. Both right-back and left-back are clear weak spots and crucial for the style Vitor Pereira likes to play. Quality additions in this area are crucial for any chance of success this season.

Squad depth is another concern. If Joao Gomes or Andre get injured, Wolves have almost no back-up. Up top, Jorgen Strand Larsen has no clear deputy except Sasa Kalajdzic, who is just back from a long-term injury and could be sent out on loan.

This leaves the team exposed if key players are sidelined.

Wolves still need at least three or four quality signings. Fosun says it has recognised the importance of rebuilding the squad this summer, but progress has been slow. The next few weeks are critical.

If Pereira is not given a stronger squad, Wolves could face another fight to avoid relegation.

There is little room for error. Wolves are rolling the dice and fans wait to see where it will land.