Wolves transfer targets summer 2026: Championship preparations have already started

After an awful season, Wolves are gearing up for a season in the Championship. One benefit to being as bad as they were last season is that they have been able to plan for life in the second tier for at least six months.

For the last few years, Wolves' transfer activity has largely revolved around letting top players go without replacements. It goes without saying that this will need to change this summer if they are to get out of the Championship at the first time of asking.

Wolves transfer targets summer 2026

*potential transfer fees sourced from Transfermarkt

Kalvin Phillips (Man City)

Kalvin Phillips has returned to Man City following his Sheffield United and he still has two years left on his Etihad deal. While Enzo Maresca may want to take a look at Phillips, the most likely outcome this summer is that Phillips departs City again, either permanently or on loan.

Phillips has been linked with a move to Wolves, where he would be a key cog in their promotion hopes.

Lassine Sinayoko (Auxerre)

Another attacking option that Wolverhampton are keeping a close eye on is Lassine Sinayoko, who could move to England from Auxerre.

In fact, a few other English clubs are reportedly interested in the forward, including Middlesbrough, so Wolves will have some competition if they decide to go for Sinayoko.

Che Adams (Torino)

If Wolves are after a striker with Championship experience, then they won't find many better this summer than Che Adams.

The Scottish international seems keen to return to the UK despite having moderate success in Serie A, and Wolves have reportedly been talking with the Italian club throughout the season about his potential availability.