As deadline day for the January transfer window approaches, Wolverhampton Wanderers supporters young and old will be debating what Julen Lopetegui’s starting XI could look like for the return to Premier League action on Saturday, February 4. While five signings have already been completed, there have been countless names linked with a move to WV1.
Hundreds of millions have been splashed in the Premier League already, seeing the English top flight blow away other divisions across Europe for money spent. Chelsea, as a noticeable example, have paid a total of €178.5 million for new signings in January. That is more than every side in La Liga, Serie A, Ligue 1 and the Bundesliga put together (just over €100 million).
Wolves have not gone anywhere near as daring, but an impressive £60 million or so has been dished out so far to bring in Matheus Cunha, Mario Lemina, Pablo Sarabia, Craig Dawson and Daniel Bentley. Lopetegui could yet bring in more players before the window closes, with some top-quality players linked.
With that in mind, here’s how we think Wanderers’ starting XI could look by the end of the window, with some exciting new additions. See below.
1. GK: Jose Sa
Has struggled for consistency this season but Daniel Bentley’s arrival should push Sa to improve.
2. RB: Nelson Semedo
Although a move for Aaron Wan-Bissaka looked possible at one point, it looks like he will stay at Man Utd. Semedo has done well recently.
3. CB: Max Kilman
His place could soon be at risk after the arrival of Craig Dawson but he stays in the team, for now, down to a key reason. Another player who has improved of late.
4. CB: Craig Dawson
Tough call on who to drop, but Wolves need a change defensively and Dawson’s experience could be key. Nathan Collins out over Max Kilman simply down to the fact Dawson and Collins are both right-footed, whereas Kilman prefers his left.