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Wolverhampton Wanderers have long been a club capable of shrewd business in the transfer market, and their summer windows often define the shape of their seasons ahead.

The club’s recruitment strategy has historically relied on smart scouting networks, particularly through connections in Portugal and across continental Europe that have yielded significant talent over the years.

Wolves have frequently turned to agents and intermediaries with strong links to the Portuguese football ecosystem, bringing players to Molineux who might otherwise have gone unnoticed by Premier League rivals.

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A well-constructed summer window can shift the entire dynamic of a squad, addressing weaknesses while adding depth and quality to areas that previously caused concern for the manager and coaching staff.

Wolverhampton’s fanbase has grown accustomed to watching unfamiliar names arrive and quickly establish themselves as key contributors, which speaks to the quality of the club’s recruitment process over time.

The summer window represents the most significant opportunity for any club to reshape its identity, and Wolves have historically embraced that opportunity with genuine ambition and clear direction.

Building a competitive Premier League squad demands investment not only in headline signings but also in the supporting cast of players who provide balance, versatility, and competition for places throughout the team.

Squad depth has become increasingly critical in the modern game, with fixture congestion across domestic and European competitions demanding that managers rotate regularly without losing significant quality on the pitch.

Wolves have understood that a transformative window is not simply about spending the most money, but about identifying the right profiles to fit a specific tactical system and club philosophy.

For supporters at Molineux, the promise of a well-executed transfer window brings genuine optimism heading into a new campaign, with the belief that the right additions can push the club toward its ambitions.

Activities for unpaid carers, and the people they look after, will take place in Wolverhampton during Carers Week.Events starting on Monday include an information and advice session for young carers approaching adulthood, taking place on Friday.Experts from the Manby Bowdler law firm would also be hosting a Lasting Power of Attorney session on Wednesday, the council said.It added the authority “offers a range of assistance to people of any age who care for a friend, relative or neighbour, ensuring they are supported in their caring role, and have access to the services they need”.The council provides information and advice “on a range of matters including benefits” and offers other services including training “in essential skills such as first aid”.There is a pub lunch event on Thursday, which will give carers the chance to connect with others who share similar experiences, is among the activities this week.On Tuesday, there will be a Tea and Chat session with the mayor of Wolverhampton, Paul Singh.The council said adult social care’s early support service and the University of Wolverhampton would be available to provide advice at the information event for young carers approaching adulthood on Friday.Cabinet member for children, young people and education Jacqui Coogan, said there were thousands of unpaid carers locally who look after those “who have a disability, a mental or physical illness, or simply need extra help as they grow older”.Carers Week was a chance for “us all to recognise and celebrate their incredible hard work, dedication, and compassion”, she added.The council said that people should not hesitate to get in touch.Follow BBC Wolverhampton & Black Country on BBC Sounds, Facebook, X and Instagram.More on this storyRelated internet links

Wolves made the shock announcement that they had sacked Rob Edwards on Thursday just days after confirming the arrival of defender Kieran Trippier at MolineuxKieran Trippier could cancel his agreement with Wolves following Edwards’ exit(Image: Getty Images)Kieran Trippier could rip up his contract with Wolves just days after signing for the club following the bizarre decision to sack Rob Edwards, it has been claimed.Wolves, who were relegated from the Premier League last season, confirmed that Edwards would be leaving the club on Thursday. The timing of the call has baffled fans with the 43-year-old playing a key role in recruitment, including the deal for Trippier, who was available on a Bosman transfer this summer following the expiry of his contract at Newcastle.But the deal could now be in jeopardy per The Times, who claim Trippier has been left angry by the decision to move Edwards on and is now ‘exploring his legal position’.The defender’s contract does not actually come into force until July 1, which means he could effectively back out of the agreement.JOIN US ON FACEBOOK! Latest news, analysis and much more on Mirror Football’s Facebook pageIt is also suggested that the former Newcastle man did not find out about Edwards’ departure through official club channels and instead found out via other means. Trippier had previously underlined Edwards’ presence when deciding to move to Molineux.He said: “I had a good chat with the manager, and what struck me first was how passionate he was for helping the club move forward to get out of the Championship next season. You just have a feeling straight away and I felt that chemistry straight away with the manager.“I’ll also be closer to my kids, which is the most important thing for me, but I’ve also played here many times with three different clubs, so I know exactly what the fans are all about. I’ve heard it’s a great environment with the players, so it was an easy decision.“I’ve been in this position loads of times in my career where I like a challenge. I did that when I signed for Newcastle, and I’m doing it here now at Wolves, and the aim is to help the lads on and off the pitch and try and be successful next season.”Rob Edwards was controversially sacked by Wolves on Thursday(Image: Getty Images)Wolves executive chairman Nathan Shi explained the decision to sack Edwards. He said: “This has been an extremely difficult decision. Following the end of the season, we undertook a thorough review of every aspect of the football operation. This process involved careful consideration of many factors and extensive reflection on what we believe is required to help the club progress over the coming years.“Our decision was not about character, professionalism or dedication. It was about determining what we believe gives Wolves the strongest opportunity to move forward from a sporting perspective.“While there were positive signs and areas of progress, we ultimately concluded that a different football direction would better align with the style, identity and level of competitiveness we want to establish at the club.“It would have been easier to continue with what was familiar. However, leadership is not about choosing the easiest path, but about making the difficult decisions we believe are right for the future of the football club which will put Wolves on the strongest platform to move forward.“Our ambition is to build a football club capable of achieving sustainable success. That requires clarity of vision, alignment throughout the football operation and the courage to make difficult decisions when we believe they are in the best interests of the club.”Join our new WhatsApp community and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.

Mexico have kicked off their FIFA World Cup 2026 campaign with a win over South Africa. The hosts eased to a win at the Mexico City Stadium, with goals from Julian Quinones and Raul Jimenez.

The Wolverhampton star had the first shot of the match early, when he found himself in a lot of space just inside the box. He hit a powerful low shot, but Ronwen Williams did well to stop his effort.

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Bafana Bafana started the game slowly, trying to control the tempo, but committed too many errors at the back and couldn’t come back. The first error came from S’Miso Sithole, who was dispossessed at the edge of the box by Erik Lira. The South African was trying to control the ball that was sent his way by the goalkeeper, but could not do much before the Mexican was on his back.

The ball fell to Quinones, and he took his time before shooting straight into the goal. The ball went through the goalkeeper’s legs after the defenders blocked his view.
Quinones came close to doubling the lead just before halftime, but his shot came off the post, and the scoreline remained the same. Mexico and South Africa came close to scoring in the final minutes of the half, but neither could find the back of the net, and it remained 1-0 at halftime of the FIFA World Cup opener.

South Africa help Mexico collect all three points in FIFA World Cup opener
South Africa came out after the break knowing they were 1-0 down and needed to score an equaliser to level things. However, they were down to 10 men instead, with Sithole getting sent off five minutes into the second half.
Brian Gutiérrez was put through on goal, and he did well to put himself between the ball and the South African defender. Just before he entered the box, there was clear contact between the two players, and the referee sent off Sithole.

Things got worse for the 2010 hosts, as Jimenez made it 2-0 just 16 minutes later. The striker headed the ball in off a beautiful cross from Roberto Alvarado.
South Africa still kept pushing for a goal, but Themba Zwane was given the marching orders after VAR spotted him punching Alvarado. The nine men kept pushing but failed to get a goal back.
However, they also managed to get a Mexican player sent off, after Cesar Montes stopped a counterattack near the box. The game was the first time three red cards were shown in the opening match of the FIFA World Cup.In the 2022 FIFA World Cup, only four red cards were show, but we have three after just one match in 2026.

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Mexico striker Raul Jimenez has finalised his return to Wolves on a free transfer, ahead of spearheading El Tri’s home World Cup campaign.
Jimenez previously represented Wolves from 2018 to 2023, becoming their all-time leading Premier League goalscorer by netting 40 times in 135 league appearances.
He helped them finish seventh in back-to-back campaigns, scoring 13 Premier League goals in 2018-19 and 17 in 2019-20, before suffering a fractured skull during a game against Arsenal in November 2020.
He returned from that injury to spend two more seasons at Molineux before joining Fulham, scoring 28 Premier League goals in three campaigns at Craven Cottage. 
The 35-year-old will now look to help Wolves win promotion back to the top flight at the first attempt, after their dismal 2025-26 campaign resulted in relegation to the Championship. 
Jimenez has signed a two-year contract with the option to extend his stay for a further 12 months, with head coach Rob Edwards expecting the striker to have a major impact.
“He was involved in the club’s greatest time for a number of years, and he was a big part of that,” Edwards told Wolves’ website.
“I know what he means to the football club and to the supporters, but this is not a signing we’ve made just because it’s an emotional one.
“This is a signing we’ve made because we really believe that he’s the right man to be able to help us achieve our aims, so we’re delighted to have him.”

From Wolverhampton to Mexico City, he never left our hearts.
Welcome home.  pic.twitter.com/rO0dfmVRTv
— Wolves (@Wolves) June 9, 2026
Jimenez is Wolves’ second signing of the summer, with Kieran Trippier also arriving on a free transfer after leaving Newcastle United. 
Jimenez is currently preparing for Mexico’s World Cup opener against South Africa on Thursday, with El Tri serving as tournament hosts for a record-breaking third time.
Mexico are unbeaten in their last seven World Cup openers, with five wins and two draws. Their last defeat in an opening match came in 1994, when they lost 1-0 to Norway.

Former Liverpool forward Divock Origi has announced his retirement from professional football on Monday afternoon – even though he is just 31Divock Origi (Image: (Jan Kruger – UEFA/UEFA via Getty Images))Divock Origi brought the curtain down on a career defined by iconic goals and major honours on Monday. And one of the forward’s most iconic moments in a Liverpool shirt had been months in the making.Origi wrote his name into the Anfield history books when he scored his side’s second goal in the 2-0 Champions League victory over Tottenham Hotspur in 2019. However, just a month before that game, the Belgium international starred with two goals, including the decider, when Liverpool beat Barcelona 4-0 in their Champions League semi-final second leg to overturn a three-goal deficit.And taking up the story of how things unfolded in the run up to the Reds winning the European Cup for a sixth time, Origi revealed that not only had he been due to leave Anfield for Wolverhampton Wanderers a couple of months before, but he had also visualised his big moment during private training sessions he was doing to improve his finishing.“When I came back from Wolfsburg, I was supposed to leave Liverpool,” he wrote in a special The Players’ Tribune. “Wolverhampton came with an offer of 30 million, and it made sense to go. I was out of the team. I wasn’t playing at all.“But when I prayed about it, for some reason it didn’t feel right. Something kept telling me to stay. And that’s when my faith kicked in. I can’t explain it, but I just felt like Liverpool was where God wanted me to be. I thought, It might not make sense now, but something good will come from this.“I stayed in Liverpool, and the first six months were extremely tough. Like I said, I wasn’t playing. I was doing heavy 5ks when I wasn’t in the matchday squad. Even during the 11 v 11 games at training I couldn’t participate. I had to be on the sidelines watching.“But Klopp was always there. I knew he believed in me. He’d always say, “Hey, keep training like this. Keep going.”“In private, I was training even more than anyone knew. It was like a little secret. The team used to train in the afternoon, and in the morning, I’d go to this little pitch in the city, and like every other day, I would go and just practice finishing — nothing but finishing. When the sun was rising, I’d load my balls up in the car, and I’d go on the pitch, hoping that there weren’t too many people there. I’d be praying no paparazzi snapped me. This little facility had six synthetic pitches. Sometimes you could rent all six, but usually not. And you put two small goals in the corner, and you had the big goal. And it was all about precision…… Now, visualize a moment, and finish.Divock Origi celebrates with Fabinho after scoring the fourth goal during the UEFA Champions League semi-final second leg between Liverpool and Barcelona(Image: Clive Brunskill/Getty Images)“You visualize it, you finish. You visualize it, you finish.“Like that for an hour. I was doing this in October, when I wasn’t even in the main team. But that drilling over and over, just transformed me. That gave me a different type of composure, beyond just being calm. It was like a focus. I started to really master my gift. At some point I was finishing on my left foot almost as well as my right.“Laces inside. Finish. Laces outside. Finish. Just simple.“Fast forward, and it’s the 2019 Champions League semifinals versus Barca at Anfield. It’s pure chaos. Liverpool went into it down 3-0. We had injuries. And Klopp put me in.“You visualize it, you finish. You visualize it, you finish. You visualize it, you finish.“The rest is history — our history. By the end of that year, I was a Champions League winner. And I’m the one that scored one of the two goals.”Divock Origi celebrates with the trophy after the UEFA Champions League finalOrigi agreed to move to the Reds in the summer of 2014 from Lille but remained with the French team on loan for another season.But the Belgium international was restricted to just 175 appearances during his time at Anfield – of which he only made 68 starts.However, many of his 41 goals during that time were memorable, including six derby strikes against Everton, a brace in the Champions League semi-final comeback against Barcelona in 2019 and the clinching goal in the subsequent final against Tottenham Hotspur.Joining AC Milan on a free transfer at the end of his Liverpool contract in 2022, the striker endured a difficult time at the San Siro, making only 36 senior appearances and scoring twice before leaving in December.He also had stints with Wolfsburg and Nottingham Forest and earned 32 caps for Belgium, scoring three goals. He retires from professional football at the age of just 31.FOLLOW OUR LIVERPOOL FC FACEBOOK PAGE! All the latest news and analysis from Anfield on the Liverpool Echo’s dedicated LFC Facebook page

Six dates on Beverley Knight’s ‘Born to Perform’ tour will have Bluetooth’s Auracast available, in what’s being described as “the world’s first live music tour” to offer the technology.

Unlike standard pairing, Auracast allows for an “unlimited” number of compatible devices – including hearing aids, headphones and earbuds – to connect to one audio broadcast.

The assistive listening technology has already been installed at the National Theatre and Sydney Opera House, and trialled at Bristol Temple Meads station and Frankfurt Airport.

It’s estimated that over a million venues will offer “inclusive listening experiences” with Auracast by 2029.

The “Shoulda Woulda Coulda” singer and theatre star – whose mother is a cochlear implant user – shared the news in a post to her Instagram account on Monday, in which she wrote that she is “excited to see the possibilities of this new technology”.

She said: “Over the years my mum lost the ability to hear, and now wears a cochlear implant. Following along to conversations in everyday life and listening to gigs has proved to be a challenge.

“I spoke to my Sound engineer Adam Waller who did some thinking, and I am proud to say that along with his company Open Door Audio I am able to present a series of shows on my Born To Perform tour which are suitable for a brand new technology called Auracast.

“It allows folks with hearing devices such as cochlear implants to experience a gig with a clarity that was until now unimaginable.”

The first Auracast-enabled show of the tour will take place on Tuesday in Bath, with the technology also available for performances in Bristol (19 June), London (21 June), Southend-on-Sea (23 June), Cardiff (27 June) and Wolverhampton (30 June).

Open Door Audio added: “Open Door Audio is proud to partner with Beverley Knight’s Born to Perform tour to become the world’s first live music tour to offer Auracast broadcast audio at selected venues.”

Fans attending the six Auracast-enabled venues are invited to register their interest in the technology via a Google form, with those going to dates where Auracast is not yet available also encouraged to submit a response.

“If people register their interest at other venues, we’ll do our very best to extend availability across additional dates on the tour,” the form reads.

Images: Lewis Shaw.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly in line to receive a major windfall through growing interest in Bastien Meupiyou, specifically from Borussia Dortmund.In August 2024, Wolves spent approximately £4.2m to sign the then-French teenager from Nantes on a long-term contract.However, less than a year later, the centre-back departed for newly-promoted Primeira Liga club Alverca without making a single first-team appearance for the Premier League outfit.

That transfer has transformed Meupiyou’s career trajectory, the 20-year-old making 30 appearances for Alverca to help guide them to a surprise 11th-placed finish in Portugal’s top fight.As a result, there was talk of Wolves either activating an alleged buy-back clause or waiting to see what offers arrived for the former France Under-18 international due to their 50% sell-on clause.© Iconsport / Picture AllianceDortmund make big-money offer for ex-Wolves starletAccording to journalist Sebastiao Sousa-Pinto, Wolves do not possess a buy-back clause for Meupiyou, as has been previously reported.Nevertheless, Borussia Dortmund have put forward a proposal worth €12m (£10.37m) plus €5m (4.32m) in add-ons.The same report emphasises that Meupiyou is “very likely” to leave Alverca in the near future, subsequently putting Wolves in a position where they can expect a substantial boost in income.

Theoretically, Wolves are in line to generate an immediate £5.18m, which is a profit on what they originally paid for Meupiyou.With Meupiyou only having two years left on his contract at Alverca and the potential to make several additions to the first-team squad, the assumption is that the Portuguese side will not play hardball over a sale.© ImagoAnother win for Fosun InternationalOwners Fosun International have justifiably received criticism for the players that have been signed for Wolves in recent years.At the same time, though, they deserve more credit for money recouped through player sales, such as with Max Kilman, Matheus Nunes, Pedro Neto and deals such as this one.The issue has more-often-than-not been how they reinvest the money that they receive, but that could be about to change under different faces as they prepare for a season in the Championship.

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Michael Carrick has a significant war chest at his disposal to strengthen the Manchester United squad after his side’s qualification for the Champions League.
Much has been written about INEOS’s desire to transform United’s midfield with at least two new signings, including a marquee name.
However, the club’s recruitment team are also keen not to miss out on potential market opportunities to strengthen different areas of the squad.

Manchester United eyeing Sam Johnstone
According to a report from journalist Alan Nixon, Manchester United are looking at a deal to sign goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Wolverhampton Wanderers. 
Wolves are set for a rebuild of their own following relegation to the Championship.
Johnstone, 33, is likely to be one of the many departures at Molineux, having made just 12 league appearances last season. He joined the Midlands club from Crystal Palace in a £10 million switch in 2024.

United are reportedly showing interest in bringing back Johnstone to Old Trafford. The 6’4″ shot-stopper graduated from United’s academy before permanently leaving the club in 2018.
It remains unclear how much Wolves would demand for Johnstone. However, given he has just two years left on his contract, the Red Devils should be able to land him for a reasonable fee. 

Manchester United to tweak goalkeeping department
Senne Lammens remains United’s undisputed number one. Meanwhile, the Mancunians have also handed veteran Tom Heaton a one-year extension to remain as the club’s third-choice goalkeeper.
As such, Johnstone is certainly being eyed as the back-up to Lammens. However, currently that role is occupied by Altay Bayindir.
Bayindir is attracting serious interest from clubs in Turkey. Once his exit is finalised, United may be able to make a move for Johnstone.

Andre Onana has also returned to United upon the expiration of his loan at Trabzonspor. However, the Cameroonian has no future at Carrington, with everyone at the club keen to offload him.

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Tottenham Hotspur have already brought in two high profile free agents to bolster their defense this summer in Liverpool icon Andrew Robertson and Bournemouth breakout star Marcos Senesi, who both figure to get significant minutes, if not start outright, in the upcoming 2025/26 Premier League season.Neither Senesi nor Robertson, especially, were remotely the best available players in their positions, but they have, at least at one point in their careers, been among the best in the Premier League, and, most importantly for Roberto De Zerbi and Spurs, bring experience and leadership to a club that nearly got themselves relegated last season.De Zerbi is known for being a young coach who likes players who are as young and exciting as he is, but in order to survive, he leaned on veterans like Conor Gallagher, Rodrigo Bentancur, and Joao Palhinha to scrape by the relegation battle.Tottenham want to win nowTottenham are prioritizing proven Premier League players, and the club’s legendary center back Toby Alderweireld definitely sees it that way when analyzing the club’s transfer policy so far in the summer 2026 transfer window.The Belgian international pointed out to Football.London’s Alasdair Gold, “They both know the Premier League. That’s good, because I think Spurs now need stability. They need to know the players can perform every week, week in, week out. They perform on a good level. Of course, a transfer to a new club, it’s always a bit different, but they know the Premier League and that’s very important. Next season, it’s impossible that we go back to this [awful] period. So I think it’s understanding they are looking for players who are proven in the Premier League. That’s something they should do. They should have a little bit more security in that.”Jan Paul van Hecke is only 25 years old, but the Brighton star has been a quality Premier League starter for a few years now. Marcos Senesi actually hasn’t been touted for as long, but he is nearly 30 years of age now and was a borderline Premier League Team of the Season center back in the 2025/26 season.Tottenham Hotspur are getting two known commodities at center back who have competed at a high level on successful teams before, and that seems to be what Spurs are going for this summer. Instead of prioritizing only young players with future star upside, Spurs want guys who can help them win now.Add us as a preferred source on GoogleFollow