We bring you the latest Wolves transfer news and rumours. Today, we look at the futures of Ki-Jana Hoever and Tolu Arokodare, Wolves’ latest signing, Rafiki Saïd, reported interest in Adrian Blake, and the latest developments surrounding João Gomes and the Atlético Madrid deal.
Wolves Transfer News and Rumours: Hoever Exit Nears, Arokodare Talks Continue
Wolves Transfer News: Ki-Jana Hoever Set for Wolves Departure
According to The Express & Star’s Liam Keen, defender Ki-Jana Hoever is expected to leave Wolves this summer after being omitted from the club’s pre-season training camp in Portugal. Keen reports that both Wolves and the player are working towards securing a permanent move away from Molineux. Hoever has spent much of his Wolves career out on loan, featuring for the likes of Stoke City, PSV Eindhoven and Sheffield United, and now appears set to bring his five-year stay at the club to an end.
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The Dutch full-back arrived from Liverpool in 2020 as one of the brightest young defenders in England, but he has struggled to establish himself in the first team. His absence from the travelling squad is the clearest indication yet that Wolves are prepared to part ways with the 24-year-old this summer.
Fiorentina Continue Pursuit of Tolu Arokodare
Another player absent from Wolves’ pre-season camp is striker Tolu Arokodare. According to Liam Keen, the Nigerian forward remains of interest to Serie A side Fiorentina. The Italian club recently saw an offer from Wolves rejected after the club proposed a loan fee deemed too low. However, negotiations remain ongoing, and Fiorentina have not given up hope of reaching an agreement.
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Turkish side Trabzonspor are also monitoring the situation, but Keen reports that Arokodare’s preference is a move to Italy should he leave Molineux this summer. With Wolves continuing to reshape their squad ahead of the new campaign, the coming weeks could prove decisive in determining the striker’s future.
Wolves Complete Rafiki Saïd Signing
Wolves have strengthened their attacking options by signing Comoros international winger Rafiki Saïd in a deal worth approximately £7.7 million.
The winger has signed a three-year contract with the option of a further year. The move represents another investment in youth and potential as Wolves continue to target emerging talent from across Europe. Saïd arrives with a growing reputation and will be hoping to make an immediate impression during pre-season as he looks to force his way into César Peixoto’s plans.
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Wolves Among Clubs Interested in Adrian Blake
According to Sky Sports, Wolves are one of several clubs tracking FC Utrecht winger Adrian Blake. Burnley and Celtic are also reported to be interested in the 20-year-old, who is reportedly valued at around £2.5 million. Blake came through Watford’s academy before moving to the Netherlands and has impressed with his development at Utrecht.
Given Wolves’ continued focus on recruiting young players with high resale value, Blake would appear to fit the profile of signing the club has increasingly pursued in recent transfer windows. However, at this stage, no formal bid has been reported, and competition for the winger’s signature could intensify as the summer progresses.
Atlético Madrid Interest in João Gomes Cools
One of the biggest stories involving Wolves this summer has been the future of midfielder João Gomes. According to Ben Jacobs, Atlético Madrid had been close to reaching an agreement with Wolves over the Brazilian’s transfer. However, negotiations have now reportedly stalled completely.
The report claims Atlético’s hierarchy have become frustrated with super-agent Jorge Mendes following the collapse of their pursuit of Bernardo Silva. As a result, the Spanish giants are now evaluating alternative midfield targets rather than pushing forward with a move for Gomes. Liverpool and Manchester United are also reported to have added the Brazilian to their shortlists this summer.
For Wolves fans, the development could come as welcome news. Gomes has become one of the club’s most influential players since arriving from Flamengo. While transfer situations can change rapidly, Atlético’s apparent withdrawal has significantly reduced the likelihood of a deal being completed in the immediate future.
With Hoever edging closer to the exit door, uncertainty surrounding Arokodare’s future, and fresh additions already arriving at Molineux, Wolves remain one of the Premier League’s busiest clubs this summer. The coming weeks are likely to bring further movement, particularly as Peixoto finalises his squad ahead of the new campaign. Whether that includes further departures or additional reinforcements remains to be seen, but Wolves’ transfer business is showing no signs of slowing down.
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