Wolves sign Leeds United striker, Kalvin Phillips and Bristol City talisman in starting XI if transfer rumours are true
How Wolves could lineup after the January transfer window if rumours are true
Wolves have been fairly quiet in Rob Edwards’ first transfer window despite their disastrous first half of the season and the growing likelihood that they’ll be playing Championship football next season.
They’ve not signed a single first team player despite speculation linking them with stars from clubs ranging from Spanish champions Barcelona all the way to Championship promotion hopefuls Bristol City.
So far their only piece of business of note has been their decision to allow Marshall Munetsi and Ki-Jana Hoever to go out on loan to Paris FC and Sheffield United respectively until the end of the season.
But that could all change in the coming days as the rumour mill continues to gather momentum both in terms of incomings and outgoings. With that in mind, we look at what Wolves’ starting line-up could look like in February and beyond.
Wolves predicted line-up: goalkeeper and defence
GK: José Sá: The experienced Portuguese goalkeeper is back between the posts and seems destined to be the first choice until the remainder of the season after jumping ahead of Sam Johnstone. He started the year poorly but has made improvements particularly since the start of 2026.
RWB: Jackson Tchatchoua: Wolves are likely to play with a back three until the end of the season with Tchatchoua putting in a shift at wing-back. He’s likely to play ahead of Matt Doherty based on the season so far.
CB: Yerson Mosquera: The Colombian has played more football under Edwards and seems to be growing in confidence. He’ll likely get more chances between now and the end of the year.
CB: Santiago Bueno: The 27-year-old has also picked up more minutes in recent weeks and could be a useful player moving forward as the Old Gold aim to make themselves more competitive.
CB: Ladislav Krejčí: The Czech international has been one of Wolves’ better players this season and deserves a little bit of credit. His versatility has been really useful but his best position is in central defence.
LWB: Hugo Bueno: The Spanish defender has had a good run of matches since returning from his loan spell at Feyenoord and at the moment seems to be ahead of David Møller Wolfe in the pecking order.
Wolves predicted lineup: midfield and attack
CM: Kalvin Phillips: Wolves have been linked with a move for former Leeds United captain Phillips after his disastrous spell at Manchester City. He’s barely played this season but could step in to fill in a gap if someone like Joao Gomes was to depart.
CM: Andre: He’s thought to be the subject of interest from Liverpool but for the time being Andre looks likely to stay until the summer.
CAM: Anis Mehmeti: Bristol City playmaker Mehmeti is thought to be a target for both Wolves and Ipswich following an impressive first half of the season for the Robins. He’s out-of-contract in the summer and could be signed for a cut-price fee before his deal expires.
CAM: Mateus Mané: The 18-year-old wonderkid has been a bright spark in a really dreary season and someone that’s definitely given both supporters and players a lift in recent weeks with his fearless style of play and desire to make an impression. He looks set to have a big future in the game.
ST: Joel Piroe: With Jorgen Strand Larsen likely heading for the exit door, it’s been mooted that Leeds United’s Piroe could arrive in the opposite direction.