Wolves new signings: Confirmed ins and outs for Summer 2025

After narrowly managing to escape relegation in 2024-25, Wolves tried to revive their fortune by signing several new players across the pitch. 

Matheus Cunha moved to Manchester United on a big-money transfer, and Rayan Ait-Nouri joined Manchester City during the summer. These two were arguably Wolves' best players last season, and as many as seven signings were made in the summer using the money made from their sales. 

After a poor start to the season, Vitor Pereira lost his job and he was replaced by Rob Edwards. It did not make much difference, as Wolves finished 2025 bottom of the Premier League with only three points, conceding 40 goals. 

They are without a win in their last 15 games at the time of writing, and it will take a miracle to prevent them from being relegated this season. 

Wolves new signings Summer 2025

Jorgen Strand Larsen (Celta Vigo)

Wolves made Jorgen Strand Larsen's move a permanent one in the summer, paying Celta Vigo £23m for his services. Strand Larsen impressed in his debut season, scoring a total of 14 goals in the Premier League.

The Norwegian broke the record previously set by Mexican forward Raul Jimenez, who netted 13 goals in his debut campaign in the top flight for Wolves. Interestingly, he was also heavily linked with a move to Newcastle towards the end of the window, but Wolves' asking price put the Magpies off.

Strand Larsen signing grade: C

Given how well Strand Larsen did in his loan spell, this felt like a shrewd signing. However, he is yet to properly get going so far this season, and there have been question marks over his commitment to the club after being strongly linked with a move away from Molineux in the summer.

In truth, Strand Larsen has been nowhere near as prolific, summed up by missing a poor penalty in a recent Premier League defeat. However, if Wolves are to have any hope of surviving this season, they will need to rely on the striker getting back to his best.

Fer Lopez (Celta Vigo)

Wolves also signed midfielder Fer Lopez from Celta for a reported £21.3m including add-ons. He signed a five-year deal at Molineux, following his former teammate Strand Larsen to Wolves.

The hope was that he would be able to strike a nice partnership with Strand Larsen at Molineux. However, he too has struggled to live up to expectations.

Lopez signing grade: D

Lopez is a quality player and at a good age. In theory, it was a logical signing but right now, Wolves need players who can deliver in this particularly difficult moment.

Jhon Arias (Fluminense)

Wolves signed Jhon Arias in a deal that reportedly cost them £19m, including add-ons. The 27-year-old attacker joined from Brazilian side Fluminense on a four-year deal, with the option of a further year.

Arias signing grade: D

Arias is a player who impressed for Fluminense at the FIFA Club World Cup (CWC) in the summer and has also earned a respectable 31 senior caps for the Colombia national team. Capable of playing anywhere across the front line behind the striker, Arias is also very versatile, but has been disappointing so far.

There is still time for him to come good, of course. However, Wolves really need him to start to hit the ground running sooner rather than later.

David Moller Wolfe (AZ Alkmaar)

Wolves signed the appropriately-named David Mollee Wolfe for a reported total transfer fee of £12.1m including add-ons. The Norway international wing-back signed a five-year deal at Molineux.

Wolfe signing grade: D

After the departures of key wing-backs Nelson Semedo and Ait-Nouri to Fenerbahce and Manchester City, respectively, Wolves needed replacements with Premier League experience. Wolfe is not and was not that.

Tolu Arokodare (Genk)

After scoring 21 goals in 40 league games in Belgium last season, Arokodare was seen as a potentially adequate Cunha replacement.

Arokodare signing grade: D

After losing Cunha to Manchester United, Wolves needed a new talisman in attack, but Arokodare is another that has arguably disappointed thus far. He did score in an unlucky 2-1 defeat at the hands of table-toppers Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium though.

Ladislav Krejci (Girona)

Despite being part of a leaky Girona defence that conceded 60 La Liga goals last season, the third-most in the division behind the relegated duo of Real Valladolid and Las Palmas, Ladislav Krejci was brought in by Wolves on an initial loan deal with a conditional obligation to make the move permanent next season.

Krejci signing grade: C

With 12 goals conceded across his final three league outings for Girona, Krejci could have been seen as somewhat of an underwhelming signing. However, he has arguably been one of Wolves’ best performers among a bad bunch.

Jackson Tchatchoua (Hellas Verona)

Reports claim Wolves paid Hellas Verona £10.8m for Jackson Tchatchoua last summer. The wing-back played more than 60 Serie A matches for Hellas Verona over the previous two seasons and was best known for his pace, clocking the top speed during the 2024/25 Serie A campaign (36.3km/h).

Tchatchoua signing grade: D

After the departure of Ait-Nouri and Nasser Djiga, Wolves need quality at wing-back. It is still early days, but Tchatchoua has not quite provided that just yet.

Wolves confirmed signings Summer 2025 – Full list

• Jorgen Strand Larsen (Celta Vigo) – £23m
• Fer Lopez (Celta Vigo) – £21.3m
• Jhon Arias (Fluminense) – £19m
• David Moller Wolfe (AZ Alkmaar) – £12.1m
• Jackson Tchatchoua (Hellas Verona) – £10.8m
• Ladislav Krejci (Girona) – £6m
• Tolu Arokodare (Genk) – £24m

Wolves confirmed departures Summer 2025

• Matheus Cunha (Manchester United) – £62.5m
• Pablo Sarabia (Al Arabi) – Free
• Craig Dawson (Released)
• Carlos Forbs (Ajax) – End of loan
• Matty Whittingham (Released)
• Rayan Ait-Nouri (Manchester City) – £36.3m
• Chem Campbell (Stevenage) – Free
• Tommy Doyle (Birmingham) – Loan
• Nasser Djiga (Rangers) – Loan
• Chiquinho (Alverca) – Undisclosed
• Nigel Lonwijk (Luton) – Loan
• Joe Hodge (CD Tondela) – Free
• Bastien Meupiyou (Alverca) – Undisclosed
• Boubacar Traore (Metz) – Loan
• Nelson Semedo (Fenerbahce) – Free
• Goncalo Guedes (Real Sociedad) – £5m
• Pedro Lima (Porto) – Loan
• Fabio Silva (Borussia Dortmund) – £19.5m
• Tom King (Everton) – Undisclosed

Wolves transfer window rating: Grade E

The signings made during the summer window were atrocious, with none of the big-money signings having made an impact. Jorgen Strand Larsen has managed just one goal in 17 appearances, while Fer Lopez has managed only two Premier League starts.

Jhon Arias was brought in to add creativity to the side, and he has no goals or assists to show for himself. Tolu Arokodare, who came in as a replacement for Cunha, has managed only one goal in 15 Premier League appearances this season. 

Retrospective: Wolves new signings in the January 2025 transfer window

Wolves made a number of new signings in the January transfer window to help bolster their squad as they aimed to avoid relegation. The likes of Marshall Munetsi, Nasser Djiga and Emmanuel Agbadou all proved to be valuable squad players in helping the Old Gold survive and steer well clear of the dreaded drop zone.