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.
5. Adama Traoré
Lopetegui has spoken very publicly about his desire to keep Traoré at the club but the player himself still has to agree to new terms, as his contract is up in a month’s time. Plenty of clubs have been linked with the rapid Spaniard over the last few seasons, as well as during the end of this term. | Getty Images
6. Raúl Jiménez
Wanderers’ all-time Premier League top scorer with 40 goals in 134 top-flight appearances, Jiménez will leave a legend of the club. His contract isn’t up until June of next year but | Getty Images
7. Gonçalo Guedes
Joined Wolves from Valencia for a huge £30 million fee last summer but failed to impress Lopetegui and was sent out on loan to Benfica. There was an air of tension whenever Guedes’ name was mentioned in press conferences, suggesting there potentially may have been a falling out of sorts. | Getty Images
8. Fabio Silva
Another player who Lopetegui wasn’t seemingly overly impressed by and faces an uncertain Wolves future. The Wanderers boss sanctioned a second loan move for Silva - to PSV Eindhoven - rather than recalling him, even though the current crop at Molineux was struggling for goals. Could indicate a summer departure is looming. | Getty Images