Here are nine players, including two former Manchester United stars and a Chelsea icon, that Wolves might yet sign on a free transfer.
Wolverhampton Wanderers experienced a somewhat unpleasant summer window as Financial Fair Play prohibited significant acquisitions and forced the sale of some important players.
When Matheus Nunes was sold to Manchester City, Gary O’Neil was given the green light to bring in a few new players after Julen Lopetegui quit the team owing to unrest about a dearth of deals.
Wolves had to make careful use of the Nunes funds, and they did so by setting aside £21 million, which they used to recruit Enso González, Jean-Ricner Bellegarde, and Santiago Bueno for a total of £32 million.
Nevertheless, with the departure of club hero Rben Neves to Al-Hilal, the squad is likely in a worse position than it was when the window started.
Even after last Friday’s transfer deadline, the Old Gold are still permitted to recruit free agents to fill holes, so there is still time to make improvements.
In light of this, here are nine potential free agents Wolves might sign, including two former Manchester United players and a Chelsea great.
1. Jesse Lingard (30): has previously been strongly connected to a possible transfer. Given his inconsistent performance history, it would be hazardous, but if he can succeed in any way as he did at West Ham United, this may be a wise choice.
2.Eden Hazard (32): The former Chelsea player, who left Real Madrid on a free transfer at the end of June, is still unsigned. has undoubtedly declined, but she is only 32 and might be persuaded to return to the Premier League if the Middle East shows little interest.
3.Roberto Pereyra(32 years old): The dynamic midfielder, formerly of Watford, is a former Argentina international and still has a few more seasons left in him. The 32-year-old played 36 times for Udinese in Italy last season and registered five goals.
4. David de Gea (32): Given Jose Sa’s improved form, Wolves don’t particularly need this person, but it would be difficult to pass up the chance to add someone of de Gea’s caliber. It was only a question of when, exactly, he would leave Manchester United.
5. Oussama Idrissi (27): Even though he is only 27 years old, the Moroccan left winger has played in 207 games and contributed 43 goals and assists. Has played for FC Groningen, Sevilla, Ajax, and Feyenoord in the past, but most recently at AZ Alkmaar.
6. Anthony Modeste, age 35: Although the 35-year-old would only be a temporary option, he has an excellent track record. The Frenchman helped Borussia Dortmund finish second in the Bundesliga last season with 22 goals while playing for Cologne in the 2021–2022 season.
7. Moussa Marega (32): A clinical striker who recently departed Al-Hilal of the Saudi Pro League. has scored 141 goals in 399 professional career games with Porto, including 22 goals in 29 games in one season. Possibly worth a shot.
8. Xeka (28): Before joining State Rennais last season, the midfielder spent five seasons as a mainstay with LOSC Lille. The former Portugal U21 international, who is only 28 years old, would make a good backup option and can even play center defense if necessary.
9. Andre Ayew, age 33: The former West Ham United and Swansea City star’s time at Nottingham Forest didn’t exactly go as planned, but he is still a talented player and has a lot of versatility. has 102 Premier League games under his belt, scoring 21 goals and dishing out 12 assists.
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