The latest transfer news involving Wolverhampton Wanderers and Nottingham Forest.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly stepping up their interest in Palmeiras wonderkid Riquelme Fillipi ahead of the summer transfer window.

Wolves, hopeful of continuing their trend of signing exciting young talent from Brazil, have been tracking Riquelme’s progress. The Old Gold already have Brazilian stars Matheus Cunha, Joao Gomes, Andre and Pedro Lima among their current cohort; now they’re eager to add yet another.

Riquelme, just 18 years of age, is yet to make the step up to Palmeiras’ senior team but he’s impressed for the under-20s squad as their top scorer in 2025. The versatile attacker has netted 13 goals and made three assists in 18 appearances since the turn of the year, attracting interest from across Europe.

Brazilian outlet Nosso Palestra reports Wolves have signalled to Palmeiras that they will make a bid of around €6million (£5.1m) plus add-ons for Riquelme once the summer transfer window comes around. The Old Gold have been scouting the teenager and are convinced, despite his lack of senior experience, that he has the potential to break through as an important player.

Nottingham Forest, meanwhile, were heavily linked with Riquelme last summer as The Athletic reported Nuno Espirito Santo’s side were willing to spend £5million to acquire his services. A move never materialised as Riquelme extended his stay in Brazil, but that doesn’t necessarily mean Forest’s interest has ceased.

Given their success this season and potential Champions League qualification, Forest could perhaps be the more attractive suitors. Wolves could offer a more immediate breakthrough, though, so that’s not a full-gone conclusion.

Forest aren’t the only club capable of providing competition for Riquelme as the report from Nosso Palestra mentions clubs from across many of Europe’s top leagues are also interested.

How would Riquelme Fillipi fit in at Wolves?

Predominantly a left winger but also capable of playing on the right or even as a centre-forward, Riquelme could offer some handy versatility for Wolves. It’s unlikely he’d be utilised immediately given the array of senior options already at Molineux, but having another exciting youngster on the books certainly wouldn’t hurt.

The hot prospect played a key role in Brazil winning the South American Under-17 Championship last year, scoring twice in seven appearances. If he can continue his rise up the Brazil ranks, his potential could be realised sooner than expected.

Big summer ahead for Wolves

Having clinched Premier League survival on Easter Sunday with a hard-fought 1-0 victory away at Manchester United, Wolves can now look ahead to next season without guilt. Vitor Pereira had the winter window to sign the likes of Emmanuel Agbadou, Marshall Munetsi and Nasser Djiga, but he’s yet to have a full summer to properly make his mark on the squad.

The 56-year-old head coach is expected to hold talks over extending his Wolves contract and he’s bound to be backed by the board in the transfer market as a result. He could have money to spend, too, as Cunha is likely to see his £62.5 million release clause activated, in turn bolstering the budget available. An important few months await.