Wolves are expected to lose six players in 2025.

Wolves might lose up to six key players by 2025 if the club and its stars cannot agree on a new deal.

Contracts have been a major issue for Wolves in recent transfer windows. The club has lost several of its star players for little to nothing since the two parties could not agree on a contract.

This was especially evident last summer. Former Wolves players Joao Moutinho and Adama Traore have departed the club for Fulham, where they are currently playing in the Premier League.

This has the potential to happen again. Wolves presently have six first-team players entering the final year of their contracts.

Nelson Semedo

Arguably the most valuable player that the Wolves might lose. Nelson Semedo was one of the club’s greatest performers in the 2023/24 season. The full-back’s performance earned him the Player’s Player of the Season award.

Since joining Wolves from Barcelona, Semedo has not signed a new contract. The Portuguese international almost left the club last summer, but a two-year option extension was activated.

No new agreement has yet been suggested. Rumors of Semedo visiting Saudi Arabia this summer have dissipated.

Daniel Podence

Daniel Podence is one player who may not see out his deal. Throughout the summer, the winger has been linked with a permanent move to Olympiacos.

Gary O’Neil is open to keeping the winger, who just played a friendly against Como behind closed doors.

If the Wolves manager convinces Podence to stay, he must resolve his contract problem fast or risk losing him next summer.

Mario Lemina 

Wolves’ prospective next captain may leave next summer. Mario Lemina hasn’t signed a new contract since joining the club in January 2023.

Under O’Neil, the midfielder has emerged as a standout player, playing a key role in numerous memorable moments during the 2023/24 season.

As things stand, Lemina will be without a club next summer. Wolves do have the option to extend his contract by a year, but this has yet to be exercised.

Pablo Sarabia 

Along with Lemina, Pablo Sarabia joined the club in January 2023. Despite a rough start in Old Gold, the Spaniard is now a mainstay in the Wolves’ starting lineup.

With Sarabia turning 33 years old late next season, it appears doubtful that Wolves will seek to extend his stay.

Turkish clubs were rumored to be interested in signing Sarabia, but nothing has happened yet.

Daniel Bentley

Wolves’ backup goalkeeper has been the subject of much conjecture this summer. Arsenal are interested in signing Dan Bentley, despite his limited playing time during the previous season.

However, if an agreement cannot be made with the Gunners, the goalkeeper may potentially transfer to London for free next summer.

Wolves has the option of extending his stay for an additional two years, but this has not yet been activated.

Craig Dawson 

Craig Dawson, another possibility for Wolves captain for the 2017 season, has been an important member of the club since joining.

The future of Portuguese striker Fabio Silva is no closer to being decided, but if they do agree on a contract to sell him, Wolves must do one thing.

Fabio Silva is widely regarded as one of the worst Wolves players in history.

Silva, an 18-year-old, had high expectations when joining Molineux in 2020.

Wolves paid a club record £35 million to sign the Portuguese striker. It was a deal that was widely questioned at the time, as spending that much money for a youngster seemed absurd.

Unfortunately, four years after joining Wolverhampton, Silva has repeatedly proven the skeptics correct, netting only five goals in 72 appearances.

Now 22, the promising striker has been loaned out several times, including two spells at Anderlecht and PSV Eindhoven in 2022/23 before joining Rangers in January of this year.

Wolves must include a sell-on provision in any deal involving Fabio Silva.

Silva has buckled under the weight of expectation at Molineux, but the forward has shown promise in loan spells at Anderlecht and PSV.

He scored seven goals in 20 Belgian Pro League appearances for the former, and four in 14 Eredivisie matches for the latter.

Silva scored 11 goals in two loans, demonstrating his potential under new manager Gary O’Neil in England.

That was until he failed to impress O’Neil and was dropped from the squad, playing only 262 Premier League minutes before being sent away to Rangers in January, where he continued his poor form, scoring only twice in the Scottish Premiership.

While Wolves accept that they will never return the sum they paid for Silva, they must include a sell-on clause in any agreement.

Silva has had a difficult few years, but he is still very young and showed promise in periods at PSV and Anderlecht, so he still has decent potential.

A 20% sell-on clause for the player might result in a cash windfall for the Wolves in the future, depending on if he reaches a purple patch of form.

Wolves’ attitude on Fabio Silva is now known.

O’Neil’s squad is in Marbella for a warm-weather training camp in preparation for the Premier League.

Silva and another Molineux exile, Goncalo Guedes, were left out of the squad after the club decided that giving them an extra few days off would help them figure out their futures.

According to Spanish site Estadio Deportivo, La Liga side Sevilla is still interested in Silva, but cannot afford the exorbitant transfer fee.

Wolves are looking to offload their Portuguese striker’s £80k-a-week salaries this summer, although it’s unclear what his worth is.

Wolves should complete a transfer for one of their ‘wonderful’ targets, as he would be a dream teammate for Jorgen Strand Larsen.

Fosun has enabled Gary O’Neil to create a squad early in the transfer market, unlike prior years where Wolves have done little or late business.

The Wanderers arrived at their pre-season camp in Marbella with three new signings: Pedro Lima, Rodrigo Gomes, and Jorgen Strand Larsen. Midfielder Tommy Doyle signed a permanent deal in May.

Wolves began their pre-season with a 1-0 win over Como. Despite a racial insult directed at Hwang Hee-Chan, the performance was nevertheless constructive.

While they’re away soaking up the sun and preparing hard for the 2024/25 season, O’Neil is keeping an eye on the transfer market, including a potential move for a new left-back.

Wolves have expressed interest in Familicao’s left-back Francisco Moura.

Wolves have Rayan Ait-Nouri and Hugo Bueno as left-back options. However, due to interest in the Algerian, the club is considering other options.

Following the departure of Max Kilman to West Ham, the Old Gold are under no pressure to sell Ait-Nouri, who was arguably O’Neil’s most crucial player last season, but they might yet find a replacement for the 23-year-old.

In June, it was claimed that Wolves wanted to sign Famalicao left-back Francisco Moura and were one of the’main candidates’.

On Wednesday, Fabrizio Romano stated that the Portuguese club had turned down a £4.2 million bid from an undisclosed English club. However, following reports suggested that the bid came from Championship side Norwich.

While signing a left-back isn’t a top priority for Wolves this summer, there is one compelling reason why they should sign Moura.

Jorgen Strand Larsen would love to play alongside Francisco Moura.

O’Neil eventually got his transfer wish this summer when he signed the striker he was so keen for.

Strand Larsen, 24, was signed on an initial loan from Celta Vigo, which will become permanent for £22.7 million if he plays a certain amount of games for the club.

The Norwegian striker, compared to Erling Haaland in size and physique, scored 13 goals in La Liga last season.

Strand Larsen, who stands 6 feet 4 inches, is the target man striker Wolves have been looking for in their front line, bringing aerial dominance, great ball control, and muscle.

With Strand Larsen leading their strike force, the gifted forward might benefit from crosses into the box, which is where Moura’s addition could help.

The 24-year-old was dubbed ‘outstanding’ by talent scout Jacek Kulig and made 33 appearances in the Premeira Liga last season, assisting four times, but it was his crossing skill that stood out the most.

According to FBref, the Portuguese wing-back was in the top 6% for crosses, top 1% for shot creation, and top 1% for critical passes.

An emerging scout report highlighted the player’s wide-ranging skills, including pushing high up the pitch and blasting crosses into the box.

At this point, it appears like Ait-Nouri will remain at Molineux, but regardless of whether he leaves, Moura appears to be a dream for Strand Larsen, as he is continuously attempting to strike the penalty area with ammo.