Wolverhampton Wanderers’ new head coach Cesar Peixoto has told supporters the club will continue to be active in the transfer market as he looks to assemble a squad capable of delivering his style of play and ambitions for the season.
Manager: further recruits are coming
Peixoto, who took over following the surprise dismissal of Rob Edwards, said he is pleased with the players’ reaction to his methods so far and that more signings will be sought to strengthen the side.
“We’re going to bring more players to help us build a strong team, a quality team, but these players are showing me character, commitment and quality, and this is important for me.”
The manager’s remarks come amid a summer of notable changes at Molineux. Several first-team figures have left the club, while the board have moved to bring in new faces to refresh the squad.
Summer turnover so far
Wolves have already completed a number of moves detailed by the club and media coverage. The arrivals and departures so far indicate a targeted approach by the recruitment team, combining permanent fees with cost-free deals.
- Arrivals: Ladislav Krejci (permanent, £6.4m return), Rafiki Saïd (£7.7m), and two free signings in Kieran Trippier and Raúl Jiménez.
- Departures: João Gomes has left for Aston Villa; Matt Doherty departed following the expiry of his contract; Ángel Gomes returned to parent club Marseille after his loan ended; Tolu Arokodare is expected to leave.
Below is a concise summary of the moves mentioned so far.
| Player | Direction | Fee / Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ladislav Krejci | In | £6.4m |
| Rafiki Saïd | In | £7.7m |
| Kieran Trippier | In | Free |
| Raúl Jiménez | In | Free |
| João Gomes | Out | To Aston Villa |
| Matt Doherty | Out | Contract expired |
| Ángel Gomes | Out (loan expiry) | Returned to Marseille |
| Tolu Arokodare | Likely to leave | Undisclosed |
What this means locally
For supporters in Wolverhampton the squad turnover will be closely watched. Incoming players with Premier League experience, such as Trippier and Jiménez, suggest the club is seeking immediate impact, while the permanent purchases of Krejci and Saïd point to longer-term planning. The exits of players who were part of last season’s core mean Peixoto will need to integrate newcomers quickly if the team is to meet pre-season targets.
Peixoto’s vow to continue in the market signals that further business could be completed before the transfer window shuts. Supporters and season-ticket holders can expect the club’s recruitment team to remain busy as they attempt to finalise the squad composition for the campaign ahead.
More updates will follow as the club confirms any additional signings or departures.
