Last summer, Wolverhampton Wanderers cashed in. Julen Lopetegui succeeded in lifting Molineux from the depths of the Premier League to finish 13th, but financial issues saw the Spaniard take his leave before the dawn of the 2023/24 campaign.
Lopetegui might have felt disgruntled, disconcerted, even, but the plain truth was that funds were needed and thus the big-money names had reached the end of their Wolves careers, with Matheus Nunes, Ruben Neves and Nathan Collins among the largest sales.Shrewdly-appointed Gary O’Neil has blended his sharp tactical mind with a personable demeanour to ensure that the Old Gold have shifted firmly away from the struggle to enjoy a confident position in the middle of the Premier League.Now, Wolves are ensconced in a good position in regard to complying with financial fair play rules, and while there is no pressing need to sell, The Telegraph have revealed that Manchester City and Newcastle United are interested in Pedro Neto, who is worth £60m.It would be a record fee, surpassing even last summer’s high-profile departures, but he’s not the only notable figure in O’Neil’s team to face the possibility of intense summer speculation
Indeed, Joao Gomes is attracting interest from some big outfits, and the Brazilian sure would fetch a pretty penny.
Why Wolves signed Joao Gomes
Wolves signed Gomes from Brazilian club Flamengo for a £15m fee in January 2023. Lopetegui was desperate to bring the talented young player to the Midlands but faced late drama when Lyon canvassed a more attractive proposal, leading Flamengo to halt discussions with the Premier League suitors.
