Wolverhampton Wanderers are 20th in the Premier League standings as the World Cup plays out in Qatar and they are four points deep into the relegation zone.
It has been a woeful season, to say the least, and new manager Julen Lopetegui will have quite the challenge to get Wolves up and out of the bottom three.
In order to get closer to the club’s aims, Lopetegui is likely to dip his toes into the transfer market this January, and he may also say farewell to a few players as he looks to implement his own playing style.
Having taken over at Molineux in mid-November, the Spaniard has now had a few weeks to assess the current crop and he is likely getting closer to deciding which positions need improving.
As is the nature of bringing in fresh faces, some individuals will have to depart to make way. With that in mind, here are the 10 players who are the likeliest to depart Wolves in the January transfer window.
9. LEEDS, ENGLAND - AUGUST 06: Illan Meslier of Leeds United collects the ball form the feet of Chem Campbell of Wolverhampton Wanderers during the Premier League match between Leeds United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Elland Road on August 06, 2022 in Leeds, England. (Photo by Marc Atkins/Getty Images)
Impressed when called upon on both senior and U23 levels. The 19-year-old could well have earned himself some loan interest this winter. | Getty Images
10. Alfie Pond
Only signed in the summer but has played often in Premier League 2 as a centre half. With Wolves on the verge of bringing in Felipe from Atletico Madrid, Pond most likely wouldn’t get any first team football unless he went out on loan. | Getty Images