Wolves sign Jamie Vardy and bargain £10m new goalkeeper in dream XI - if new rumours are true
How Wolves could lineup at the start of the 2025/26 season
Wolverhampton Wanderers continued their incredible end to the 2024/25 season by recording a resounding 3-0 victory over already-relegated Leicester City.
In-demand forward Matheus Cunha was the star of the show for the Old Gold as he scored and assisted two to help the club rise to 13th in the Premier League table ahead of the likes of Manchester United, Everton and Tottenham Hotspur.
Wolves are currently on a six-match winning streak after demolishing the Foxes, marking their best run in the top-flight since 1970, with only Newcastle United as this year’s Premier League winners Liverpool picking up more wins since Vitor Pereira’s arrival at Molinuex.
The Old Gold have already secured their Premier League status for next term and will now hope to take some inspiration from this year’s surprise package Nottingham Forest, who under the stewardship of former Wolves boss Nuno Espirito Santo have risen from 17th into European contention in the Premier League.
Pereira has already won plaudits from many supporters since his arrival and will hope to use that upwards trajectory to attract more stars to his club in the summer window. A whole host of names have been linked with moves to the West Midlands, but what is Wolves team likely to look by the start of the 2025/26 season?
Goalkeeper and defence
GK: Yahia Fofana (signing): Birmingham World understand Wolves are interested in Angers shot-stopper Yahia Fofana this summer. The Old Gold are believed to be not fully convinced by Jose Sa despite his recent resurgence after nearly leaving in the summer, and are also believed to be considering the sale of £10m goalkeeper Sam Johnstone.
RWB: Nelson Semedo: Vitor Pereira is working hard to try and retain the services of £27m defender Nelson Semedo, who is the subject of interest from former club Benfica. He’s been a solid and dependable leader in recent seasons and could prove important once again next term if he’s retained.
CB: Emmanuel Agbadou: The defender has hit the ground running immediately since his £16m January move and has helped transform Wolves from a team that were leaking goals to one that’s much more solid to break down.
CB: Toti Gomes: Portuguese international Toti Gomes has improved from week to week this season and now looks to be a regular fixture in a settled back-line. He’s performing so well he’s even outperforming William Saliba in a key metric.
CB: Michael Keane (signing): Former England international Michael Keane will be a free agent from 1 July following the expiration of his contract with Everton and Wolves are interested in signing him. He’s 32 years-old but could still offer vital experience in a three-man back-line.
LWB: Rayan Ait-Nouri: In a dream scenario Wolves will do everything in their power to retain Algerian international Rayan Ait-Nouri despite interest from Liverpool. He’s blessed with superb attacking qualities and has thrived as a wing-back this term.
Midfield and attack
CM: Joao Gomes: Brazil international Joao Gomes has the potential to be one of Wolves’ best players and he’s a player known for thriving in the middle of the park due to his competitive nature and physical attributes.
CM: Andre: After a slow start, the former Fluminense man is really getting into the rhythm of Premier League football and proving himself as another wonderful addition. He was the subject of interest from Liverpool before his move to Wolves and is proving why with a series of strong displays.
CAM: Matheus Cunha: With 15 goals this season, Matheus Cunha has been one of the star performers in the league this season, and there’s understandable a number of clubs sniffing around his £62.5m release clause. If he does say, however, he could be pivotal in helping the club climb into the top half of the table.
ST: Jorgen Strand Larsen: The 25-year-old is expected to complete a permanent move to Wolves after hitting double figures at Molineux this term. He’s been brilliant since arriving on loan from Celta Vigo and fans hope he’ll lead the line for years to come.
ST: Jamie Vardy (signing): It’s one that would definitely divide opinion due to the forward’s age, but Jamie Vardy has expressed a desire to remain in the Premier League. Football Insider claim he’s now emerged on Wolves’ transfer radar. He’s unlikely to play every week at 38 but still knows where the net is, with seven this season in a team that creates very few chances.