Wolverhampton Wanderersâ inevitable relegation from the English Premier League was confirmed on Monday evening after West Ham Unitedâs draw with Crystal Palace. While itâs now mathematically impossible for Wolves to avoid the drop, the writing has firmly been on the wall since the early weeks of the season. It took until January and their 20th game of the campaign to secure their first win and although thereâs been improvement since Rob Edwards arrived, Wolves will play in the second tier of English football next season for the first time since 2018.
In a statement, Wolves interim executive director Nathan Shi stated: "Confirmation of our relegation is a difficult moment for everyone connected to Wolves. While this is a deeply disappointing outcome, work has been underway since my arrival in December to ensure we are ready to respond with clarity and conviction.We know this season has tested your loyalty and patience. Your backing, home and away, has not been taken for granted.â While planning for life in the English Championship has been in progress for several months, Wolves will realistically lose their star players this summer and weâve analysed four that could remain in the Premier League.
Four Wolves stars on the radars of Premier League clubs
JoĂŁo Gomes is certain to depart Molineux this summer and he is Wolvesâ most valuable asset with a market value of âŹ35 million. The 25-year-old will likely be part of Carlo Ancelottiâs Brazil squad at the World Cup and he wonât want to play in the English Championship next season. Gomes has an excellent age profile and will be very appealing for a host of European clubs due to Wolvesâ predicament. Manchester United have been heavily linked previously and he could represent a cost-effective option as they target at least two new central midfielders this season.
Like Gomes, AndrĂ© is also a full Brazilian international with 13 caps to his name. The midfielder has been of Wolvesâ best performers this season and he wonât be short of offers this summer. Liverpool scouted the 24-year-old extensively when he was at Fluminense before he joined Wolves in 2024 and they could revive their interest. AndrĂ© has also been linked with Galatasaray and Juventus this season.
Mateus ManĂ© has been the breakthrough star for Wolves this campaign and heâs being monitored by a host of Premier League giants. The 18-year-oldâs market value has soared from âŹ250k to âŹ20m and heâs earned international recognition with Portugal. ManĂ© is contracted until 2028 and could feel that itâs best for his development to play regularly with Wolves in the Championship but they will field offers for him this summer.
In a statement, Wolves interim executive director Nathan Shi stated: "Confirmation of our relegation is a difficult moment for everyone connected to Wolves. While this is a deeply disappointing outcome, work has been underway since my arrival in December to ensure we are ready to respond with clarity and conviction.We know this season has tested your loyalty and patience. Your backing, home and away, has not been taken for granted.â While planning for life in the English Championship has been in progress for several months, Wolves will realistically lose their star players this summer and weâve analysed four that could remain in the Premier League.
Four Wolves stars on the radars of Premier League clubs
JoĂŁo Gomes is certain to depart Molineux this summer and he is Wolvesâ most valuable asset with a market value of âŹ35 million. The 25-year-old will likely be part of Carlo Ancelottiâs Brazil squad at the World Cup and he wonât want to play in the English Championship next season. Gomes has an excellent age profile and will be very appealing for a host of European clubs due to Wolvesâ predicament. Manchester United have been heavily linked previously and he could represent a cost-effective option as they target at least two new central midfielders this season.
Like Gomes, AndrĂ© is also a full Brazilian international with 13 caps to his name. The midfielder has been of Wolvesâ best performers this season and he wonât be short of offers this summer. Liverpool scouted the 24-year-old extensively when he was at Fluminense before he joined Wolves in 2024 and they could revive their interest. AndrĂ© has also been linked with Galatasaray and Juventus this season.
Mateus ManĂ© has been the breakthrough star for Wolves this campaign and heâs being monitored by a host of Premier League giants. The 18-year-oldâs market value has soared from âŹ250k to âŹ20m and heâs earned international recognition with Portugal. ManĂ© is contracted until 2028 and could feel that itâs best for his development to play regularly with Wolves in the Championship but they will field offers for him this summer.
