Rúben Neves to leave Wolves and 7 other players set to depart as things stand - transfer gallery

By Charlie Haffenden

Football Journalist

Published 25th May 2023, 16:05 GMT

Rúben Neves looks set to leave for a bumper transfer fee but which other Wolverhampton Wanderers players are expected to depart in the summer transfer window?

Wolverhampton Wanderers’ star man, Rúben Neves, is looking likely to leave Molineux in the summer transfer window, as Wolves have fallen down the Premier League’s pecking order and the Portuguese fancies a new challenge. The midfielder looked emotional as the players received a lap of honour after the draw against Everton last weekend.

It was the final home game of the season and, despite a revival under Julen Lopetegui seeing the Old Gold soar out of the relegation zone and into mid-table reckoning, it’s not been enough to convince Neves to stay. The likes of Barcelona, Liverpool and Manchester United have all been linked with a move for the 26-year-old.

But Neves isn’t the only one expected to depart Wolves this summer as there are a few contracts expiring and other players hoping to move on. With the transfer window still a few weeks away, there’s still plenty of uncertainty but we have a good idea of who might be set to leave. Flick through the pages for a full run-through.

Here are the eight Wolves stars who look the likeliest to leave Molineux in the upcoming transfer window.

1. Wolverhampton Wanderers players set for departures this summer

Here are the eight Wolves stars who look the likeliest to leave Molineux in the upcoming transfer window. | Getty Images

Wolves may be heading in the right direction under Julen Lopetegui but Neves is very likely to leave this summer, with Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United and more clubs all interested. His contract expires next June, so this is the last proper opportunity for Wanderers to receive a large transfer fee.

2. Rúben Neves

Wolves may be heading in the right direction under Julen Lopetegui but Neves is very likely to leave this summer, with Barcelona, Liverpool, Manchester United and more clubs all interested. His contract expires next June, so this is the last proper opportunity for Wanderers to receive a large transfer fee. | Getty Images

The striker has impressed with his brilliant attitude but is set to become a free agent without a new contract on the table. He posted from a barbecue and then an after party on social media this week with a message saying he would miss Matheus Cunha, suggesting his departure is imminent.

3. Diego Costa

The striker has impressed with his brilliant attitude but is set to become a free agent without a new contract on the table. He posted from a barbecue and then an after party on social media this week with a message saying he would miss Matheus Cunha, suggesting his departure is imminent. | Getty Images

Has been an incredible servant for the club but looks set to depart as Wanderers now have enough depth in midfield. The 36-year-old’s minutes have significantly reduced over the last few months and his deal expires on June 30.

4. João Moutinho

Has been an incredible servant for the club but looks set to depart as Wanderers now have enough depth in midfield. The 36-year-old’s minutes have significantly reduced over the last few months and his deal expires on June 30. | Getty Images

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