Wolves new signings: Confirmed ins and outs for January 2025

Despite a tumultuous season, Wolverhampton Wanderers still have a good chance of Premier League survival. But after a disappointing summer, it was clear that Wolves new signings were a must this January.

So, let's take a closer look at the latest signings made by Wolverhampton this winter.

Wolves new signings in January 2025

Emmanuel Agbadou

Wolves have moved quickly this January to rectify their summer mistake of not signing a replacement for Max Kilman. And in £17m Emmanuel Agbadou, they think they have found their man.

Agbadou has emerged as one of Ligue 1's top defenders in recent season at Reims, physically dominant, quick and able to carry the ball up the pitch when space presents itself.

That lattermost quality is a particular boon, given the extra freedom central defenders have in the back-three system utilised by Vitor Pereira.

Agbadou signing grade – B

One of the best things about this move is that Wolves have gotten it done quickly, giving their new centre-back maximum opportunity to impact the team in 2025.

Agbadou does not have Premier League experience, but is a good age, was a reasonable price, is physically equipped to deal with the English game and comes with many plaudits from France. This could prove a shrewd move.

Nasser Djiga

Not content with just the addition of Agbadou at the back, Wolves doubled down at the back with the addition of Crvena Zvedza centre-back, Nasser Djiga.

The Burkina Faso international, 22, joins for a £10m fee from the Serbian club, on a deal until 2030.

Djiga signing grade – B

Djiga joins for just £10m, making him a low-risk move. Though the young defender has only made one start, in the FA Cup, he is clearly talented, having played all 10 of his former club's matches in the Champions League.

Djiga is a low-risk, high-reward signing for Wolves, which is hard to argue with.

Marshall Munetsi

Wolves returned to Reims this January to sign Agbadou's former teammate, and Zimbabwean international midfielder Marshall Munetsi.

The 28-year-old joins for a fee of around £15m and effectively replaces Mario Lemina.

Munetsi signing grade – B

Signing both Agbadou and Munetsi is a shrewd move from Wolves, as the teammates can settle together. But Munetsi has also started to show a return on Wolves' investment already.

Munetsi has already become a trusted and industrious midfield lieutenant for Pereira. He was particulalry impressive in Wolves' 1-0 win at Bournemouth, where he assisted the winner.

Wolves confirmed departures January 2025: Full list

• Dexter Lembikisa (Barnsley, loan)
• Tawanda Chirewa (Huddersfield, loan)
• Finlay Ashworth (Port Vale, loan)
• Luke Cundle (Millwall, £1m)
• Mario Lemina (Galatasaray, £2m)

Wolves transfer window rating so far: B

Wolves' window may not have been the spectacular display of ambition that supporters have been craving, but their signings all make a lot of sense and fix some immediate issues in the squad.

Agbadou and  Djiga add much needed quality and depth at the back, where Wolves have really struggled.

Meanwhile, Munetsi has taken to the Premier League like a duck to water, and is a more than suitable replacement for the wantaway Lemina.

Retrospective: Wolves new signings in the summer 2024 transfer window

Wolves' summer signings have been a mixed bag. Rodrigo Gomes and Carlos Forbs have been a disappointment, proving unable to effectively replace Pedro Neto out wide.

On a more positive note, Jorgen Strand Larsen has looked a great addition up top, and Andre has shown promise in midfield.

For a look at their summer 2025 possibilities, you can view our dedicated Wolves transfer targets page.