Wolves transfer targets summer 2026: Championship preparations have already started

After an awful season, Wolves are already planning for life in the Championship. Who is on the club's transfer radar as they target an immediate return to the Premier League?  

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.

Kalvin Phillips
Kalvin Phillips has been a rumoured Wolves target for a number of years – Photo by IMAGO / Focus Images

Wolves transfer targets summer 2026

Wolves transfer targets
Current club
Estimated fee*

Kalvin Phillips

Man City

£5.2m

Che Adams

Torino

£7.8m

Lassine Sinayoko

Auxerre

£6m

*potential transfer fees sourced from Transfermarkt

Kalvin Phillips (Man City)

Kalvin Phillips is expected to return to Man City from his Sheffield United loan in the summer, and with two years still to go on his contract at the Etihad Stadium, a permanent transfer will be the aim for all parties in the off-season.

Wolves were heavily linked with

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.


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