Wolverhampton Wanderers are set to strengthen their squad this summer, with a new striker likely on the agenda. However, one previous target, Hugo Ekitike, won’t be joining the team. Ekitike, a French striker, was scouted by Wolves in January 2024 when Gary O’Neil was in charge. Despite the club’s interest in him to add depth, the move fell through due to Wolves’ injury crisis, and Ekitike joined Eintracht Frankfurt instead.
Ekitike has thrived in Germany, scoring 22 goals and making 11 assists in 46 matches this season. His impressive performance has caught the attention of top Premier League clubs, including Arsenal and Liverpool, who are reportedly willing to meet Eintracht’s £85 million asking price.
This development is a missed opportunity for Wolves, who could have benefited from Ekitike’s services during their injury crisis in January 2024. The club’s failure to land him is part of a larger pattern of missing out on top talents, including Enzo Fernandez and Viktor Gyokeres, who went on to become top players after snubbing Wolves.
To strengthen their squad, Wolves are advised to be more forceful in the transfer market. They’re reportedly eyeing several players, including ¹:
- Potential Targets:
- Mario Lemina’s teammate: A Brazilian midfielder who could cost £34 million.
- A £4.3m Liverpool player: Wolves are interested, but Morgan Gibbs-White’s presence might complicate things.
- Fabio Silva: Nine clubs are interested in the striker, with Wolves likely to consider offers between £17 million and £21.26 million.
Fans are hoping that the club’s owners, Fosun, will take a more aggressive approach this summer, with manager Vitor Pereira playing a key role in player recruitment.
