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Celtic’s business model, over the last decade and a half in particular, is all about buying players for a low fee, providing them with a platform on which to shine before selling them on for a massive profit.

As noted in the graphic, Matt O’Riley is the most recent player that fits into this model, arriving from Milton Keynes Dons for just £1.5m, before departing for Brighton for £25m two-and-a-half years later.

This strategy earned the Hoops the title of the ‘most well-run club’ in Britain, according to the Fair Game Index, so who will be the next high-profile Celtic star to depart?

Jeremie Frimpong's time at Celtic

When Jeremie Frimpong arrived at Celtic from Manchester City for just £350k in 2019, he was a complete unknown, having never played a senior football match in his life.

However, during 51 appearances in Hoops, he really impressed, named the club’s Young Player of the Year at the end of his debut campaign in Glasgow, before being sold to Bayer Leverkusen for a reported fee of £11.5m in January 2021.

Frimpong has since taken his game to another level in Germany, appearing 186 times for die Schwarzroten, while proving a key member of last season’s invincible Bundesliga-winning side. He is also now a first-team figure for the Netherlands, starting both of Oranje’s UEFA Nations League quarter-finals against Spain in March.

Mark White of FourFourTwo Magazine believes Frimpong to be currently the second-best right-back in the world, behind only Trent Alexander-Arnold, while Kurosh Moghtader of Total Football Analysis praises the 24-year-old’s ‘acceleration, constant vertical runs…. dribbling…. [and] dangerous low crosses’.

So, who will be Celtic’s next Frimpong, sold for a huge profit?

Celtic's next big-money sale

Back in January, there was widespread speculation that Nicolas Kühn could be on his way out of Celtic.

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It was reported that Celtic would only listen to offers at the £25m mark, with Football Insider claiming that Brentford and Fulham were amongst those interested, while there was even reported interest from even bigger Premier League clubs, namely Arsenal, Liverpool and Tottenham.

Any sale would represent a massive profit, considering he joined the club from Rapid Wien for £3m as recently as January 2024, with Transfermarkt believing his valuation has increased fourfold since.

However, this speculation has cooled, and the table below might outline why.

As the table outlines, Kühn has endured a massive drop-off in form in 2025, scoring only twice in 17 outings since 4 January, albeit one of these did give the Hoops the lead away to Bayern Munich in the Champions League knockout stages.

Rodgers believes Kühn’s dip in form is due to fatigue, saying the German has featured in the “most games he’s ever played” in a single season, before praising his “fantastic ability”, while Paul John Dykes from a Celtic State of Mind adds that, at his best, the 25-year-old is “unstoppable”.

Meantime, Robbie Hanratty of the National notes that Kühn hasn’t been the same since suffering a ‘suspected broken nose’ at Ibrox during the New Year’s Day defeat to Rangers, which could help to explain his downturn in front of goal.

Nevertheless, despite his recent barren period, Kühn’s three goals in the Champions League, including a spectacular brace against RB Leipzig in November, means his quality is there for all to see.

Having celebrated his 25th birthday on New Year’s Day, Kühn is getting to the age when players push for pastures new, so could he depart Celtic for a big fee come the summer, potentially following Frimpong to the Bundesliga?

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By
Dan Emery

Apr 17, 2025

With Graham Potter already thinking ahead to the summer transfer window, West Ham United have reportedly entered pole position to sign a relegated star ahead of Newcastle United.

West Ham's tough start under Potter

When Julen Lopetegui left West Ham following a failed stint at the London Stadium, there would have been plenty of hope that Potter would be the man to turn things around. Throughout the opening months of his reign, however, the former Chelsea manager has struggled to make his mark – only sparking more concerns and making the summer transfer window all the more important.

To that end, the rumours have already been coming thick and fast too. Names such as CJ Egan-Riley and Yann Bisseck have been two names particularly threatening to steal the headlines as the Hammers look to fix a leaky backline. The latter would be especially impressive, given his role in Inter Milan’s Champions League role this season.

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Joe Nuttall

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Whether West Ham are in a position to lure such players to the London Stadium remains to be seen, however. Unlike under David Moyes, they no longer have European football to offer. Now, coming off the back of a season in the bottom half, their ambitions may need to be adjusted slightly.

What hasn’t helped the West Ham boss in recent weeks is Niclas Fullkrug’s outburst following a frustrating draw at relegated Southampton. Potter responded to his forward’s anger, telling reporters: “I think he [Fullkrug] wears his heart on his sleeve. I would disagree with him in some things and agree with him in others.

“But he’s entitled to his opinion. As a senior player, we’ve had lots of honest conversations. And I think for me it’s better to have the conversations in private, not in public.”

West Ham in pole position to sign Ramsdale with £20m bid ready

One way that the Hammers could avoid the frustration of missing out on top targets whilst matching their ambitions is signing relegated stars. According to Caught Offside, West Ham are now leading the race to sign Aaron Ramsdale ahead of Newcastle United and are preparing an offer worth €23m (£20m) this summer.

Whether Southampton deem that offer acceptable is another question, however. Reports suggest that the goalkeeper has a release clause worth £25m, meaning that anything offered below that is likely to be rejected.

It was during his time at Arsenal that the England international was arguably at his best before David Raya ultimately earned his place. Receiving plenty of praise as a result, Gunners legend David Seaman told reporters when asked about Ramsdale in 2023: “People forget he’s only 24. So that is amazing for me because I didn’t join Arsenal until I was 26 – what he’s doing now at 24 is just phenomenal.

“He’s making big saves all the time. There was one on Saturday at 1-0 that was world-class. It wasn’t like a flying save or anything like that but it was a really technical piece of goalkeeping, which he did brilliantly, and he’s been doing that all season.”

Newcastle United have now moved ahead of Chelsea in the race for an “amazing” Premier League defender, having taken concrete action to secure his signature, according to a report.

Magpies set sights on new centre-back

With current centre-back options Fabian Schar and Dan Burn now in their 30s, bringing in a new defender is expected to be a major focus for Newcastle this summer, and there has been a positive development in their pursuit of AS Monaco’s Wilfried Singo.

Paul Mitchell is now increasingly confident that a deal for Singo will be possible this summer, having previously sent scouts to watch the Ivorian defender in action, and there is a feeling the 24-year-old would be keen on a move to the Premier League.

Singo is not the only option on the shortlist, however, with it recently being revealed the Magpies have now joined the race for Bayer Leverkusen defender Jonathan Tah, who is set to leave the German club on a free transfer when his contract expires this summer.

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By
Sean Markus Clifford

May 12, 2025

Newcastle are also weighing up defenders who have already proven themselves in the Premier League, and TEAMtalk have now provided a positive update on their pursuit of Crystal Palace defender Marc Guehi, who has been a long-term target.

According to the report, Eddie Howe’s side have now moved ahead of Premier League rivals Chelsea in the race for Guehi, and his price tag has now been drastically reduced, with the Eagles now willing to sanction a departure for a fee of just £46m.

The Tynesiders have now taken concrete action to sign the England international, placing them in the driving seat, as the Blues have not taken any steps towards securing his signature, but the likes of Tottenham Hotspur and Nottingham Forest could also provide competition.

"Amazing" Guehi could be ideal signing for Newcastle

Schar and Burn have played a major role in transforming Newcastle into major contenders for trophies, with the latter even scoring in the EFL Cup final, but with both players now approaching their mid-thirties, a younger option may be required at centre-back.

At 24-years-old, the £50,000-a-week Palace captain fits the bill in that regard, and the defender’s vast Premier League experience could make him an ideal option, having now made 132 top-flight appearances.

During that time, the Englishman has caught the eye of compatriot Harry Maguire, who described the Palace star as “amazing”, which is underlined by the fact he is among the Eagles’ most consistent performers in the Premier League this season.

Guehi could be the perfect addition to the Newcastle squad this summer, and the fact that he is now set to be available for just £46m is an added bonus for the Magpies, given that the Ivory Coast-born star has previously been valued at around the £75m mark.

Newcastle United are “interested” in completing the signing of an “outstanding” Premier League player this summer, according to a fresh transfer claim.

Newcastle eye new forwards and goalkeeper this summer

The Magpies know that victory at home to Everton on Sunday will seal a place in the Champions League next season, following an impressive campaign in the Premier League, not to mention a year that has seen them win the EFL Cup and end their long trophy drought.

Brighton forward Joao Pedro has been linked with a move to St James’ Park this summer, with Alan Shearer a big admirer of him, saying after a Seagulls win this season: “He was superb today and they just edged it in those forward positions. They are really strong with him, Rutter, Mitoma and Welbeck. Their understanding and they linked really well today in Rutter and Joao Pedro.”

Doubts continue to persist over the future of Alexander Isak at Newcastle, and if he does leave in the summer, a top-quality replacement will be needed. Alexander Sorloth has been mentioned as an option, following a strong season that has seen him score 17 goals for Atletico Madrid in La Liga.

Borussia Dortmund youngster Jamie Gittens has been backed to join the Magpies, too, with the 20-year-old Englishman a player who could have a big future in the game. At the other end of the pitch, a fresh Newcastle transfer rumour has now emerged.

Newcastle interested in signing Liverpool goalkeeper

According to a report from Spain, Newcastle are “interested” in signing Liverpool goalkeeper Caoimhin Kelleher in the summer window, with the Irishman expected to leave Anfield at the end of the season.

Aston Villa, Chelsea and Bournemouth are all mentioned as alternative options, ahead of a potential huge auction for the 26-year-old’s signature before next season gets underway.

It does look like Newcastle see signing a long-term successor for Nick Pope as a priority this summer, if not bringing in an immediate replacement for the Englishman. In Kelleher, the Magpies would be signing a top-quality goalkeeper – one who has proven himself as a fantastic understudy to Alisson so many times in the past, being lauded by Steve McManaman.

In fact, Kelleher took centre stage at St James’ Park for all the wrong reasons earlier this season, making a mistake that allowed Fabian Schar to secure a late 3-3 draw for Newcastle, but that shouldn’t do anything to alter the Magpies’ opinion of him.

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By
Tom Cunningham

May 17, 2025

The £10,000-a-week Republic of Ireland international is too good to be sitting on the substitutes’ bench at Liverpool most weeks, and he should be considered a leading option for Eddie Howe this summer.

West Ham United have reportedly agreed personal terms to sign a £20m midfielder and are in talks with his club over a deal.

West Ham start summer business with move for Celtic striker Cummings

The Hammers endured a difficult 2024/25 Premier League season after splashing the cash last summer, with Julen Lopetegui being sacked at the beginning of the New Year and former technical director Tim Steiden departing shortly after.

Graham Potter arrived and saw out the new season with the Irons, and he’ll soon be preparing for his first full season at the London Stadium, looking to put his own stamp on things in the transfer market.

West Ham have already sealed their first summer signing, with Celtic forward Daniel Cummings set to move to London.

Talented 19-year-old striker Cummings is out of contract at Celtic Park in the summer and has already agreed terms and undergone a medical with the Hammers, with Fabrizio Romano saying it is a “done deal”.

Cummings has been free-scoring for the Hoops in their youth sides and was even given a Champions League appearance by Brendan Rodgers in the 24/25 campaign, so seems to be a star in the making and will officially arrive on July 1st.

Approach made: West Ham now in contact to sign "incredible" £20m defender

The Hammers have come forward for a centre-back, who they are now seriously interested in signing.

By
Dominic Lund

May 25, 2025

After the Scotland youth international, West Ham now look to be targeting more experienced additions to the squad, with a new midfielder being worked on.

West Ham agree personal terms with £20m Raphael Onyedika

According to journalist Sebastian Vidal, relayed by GiveMeSport, West Ham have agreed personal terms with Club Brugge midfielder Raphael Onyedika.

Described as a potential “major signing” for the Irons by Vidal, talks are also underway with Club Brugge over agreeing a fee for Onyedika, thought to be worth around £20m.

A Nigeria international, Onyedika is attracted by the idea of playing in England but is still under contract with Club Brugge until 2027 after signing for the Belgian giants from FC Midtjylland in 2022.

Primarily a defensive midfielder, the 24-year-old can also play as a box-to-box central midfielder or even give cover as a centre-back, so would provide Potter with plenty of versatility, should a deal go through.

Onyedika even has Champions League experience with his current employers, scoring in the competition against Man City in 24/25, and by the looks of things, a move to West Ham is one to keep an eye on over the coming weeks.

Manchester United need a huge rebuild over the summer transfer window, with Ruben Amorim desperately needing to make his own mark on the current first-team squad.

His side were only able to finish in the bottom half of the Premier League table, with their Europa League final defeat against Tottenham Hotspur topping off their dismal campaign.

However, the manager has wasted no time in making the changes he wants to the side, allowing Christian Eriksen, Victor Lindelof and Jonny Evans all set to depart at the end of their contracts.

Matheus Cunha appears to be the first signing of the summer window, with Fabrizio Romano confirming that he’s set to move to Old Trafford after the Red Devils agreed a £62.5m deal with Wolves.

Whilst the deal hasn’t been confirmed yet, it’s likely to be the start of a big few months for Amorim, with other players on their radar ahead of the summer transfer window.

The latest on United’s hunt for new additions this summer

Even though the window is yet to open, United have been in constant pursuit of a new talisman, with Viktor Gyokeres the main man on the list in such a department after his stint under Amorim at Sporting CP.

However, it appears that they may miss out on the 26-year-old this summer, with the latest report claiming that they could be set to miss out on the Swede, with other targets ahead of him this summer.

Whilst it’s disappointing, other targets in other areas have also been considered in recent days, with Atalanta’s central midfielder Ederson the latest on their shortlist, according to CaughtOffside.

The report claims that the Red Devils have made contact with the Serie A side over a potential move ahead of the upcoming window, demanding a fee in the region of £50m for the Brazilian.

It also states that the 25-year-old is also on the radar of local rivals Liverpool, with Amorim’s side needing to work tirelessly to avoid missing out on his signature this summer.

Why United’s £50m star could be Amorim’s own McTominay

Scottish midfielder Scott McTominay departed United last summer for just £25m, bringing his 22-year spell at Old Trafford to an end, joining Italian outfit Napoli.

He registered over 250 appearances for the Red Devils, but it was decided by former boss Erik ten Hag and the hierarchy that it was the right time to cash in on the 28-year-old.

However, his switch to Serie A has taken his career to the next level, registering 13 goals and four assists across all competitions, leading Antonio Conte’s side to the league title in 2024/25.

On a personal level, it was the best season of McTominay’s career, scoring the most goals he has ever scored in a single campaign, subsequently being named the Serie A Player of the Year.

The deal to allow him to leave now looks a huge mistake, but Amorim could land his own version of the midfielder with a deal for Atalanta’s Ederson in the next few months.

When comparing their stats from this season, the Brazilian has matched or bettered him in numerous key areas, highlighting the quality he possesses in and out of possession.

Ederson, who’s been labelled “world-class” by one former professional, may have registered fewer goals, but has matched the Scotsman’s goal per shot on target rate – having the clinical nature needed in front of goal.

He’s also managed to complete more passes and made more passes into the final third, handing the players in front of him the chances to bolster their tallies and changing the Red Devils’ fortunes in attacking areas.

Out of possession, the Brazilian has been just as dominant, winning more tackles and making more interceptions – offering an added defensive presence at the heart of the midfield.

£50m may prove to be a massive investment from the hierarchy, but as seen by his stats, it’s a deal that would massively improve the options currently at the manager’s disposal.

If he manages to have such an impact like McTominay has at Napoli this campaign, it would prove to be a bargain, enabling Amorim to have the elite-level talents he needs to be a success at Old Trafford.

Forget Garnacho: Man Utd must sell flop who's worth even more than Cunha

Man Utd could find a different solution to selling Alejandro Garnacho…

By
Robbie Walls

May 29, 2025

Newcastle United’s qualification for the Champions League next season will give Eddie Howe hope that he can lure some high-profile players to Stamford Bridge.

One player they are showing interest in is Jadon Sancho. The Manchester United winger looks set to depart Old Trafford this summer.

The Englishman could cost the club around £25m, and he would certainly bolster their wide options, given his return of five goals and eight assists for Chelsea this season.

It would be a massive statement of intent if Howe could secure a deal for the former Borussia Dortmund starlet. While adding wingers will help the club next season, perhaps it is other positions that require strengthening first.

Newcastle enter the race to sign Barcelona star

One position that Howe must improve is his goalkeeping department. The club conceded 47 Premier League goals last term, the worst defensive record out of any side in the top five.

Thus, bringing in a top-class goalkeeper ahead of another Champions League campaign makes perfect sense.

According to reports in Spain, Barcelona’s keeper Marc-André ter Stegen could be set to leave the club following the arrival of Joan Garcia.

PSG, AC Milan, Manchester City, and Juventus have all expressed interest in the German international, but Newcastle are also entering the race.

Beating these clubs to the signature of Ter Stegen would be a major coup for Howe; that much is certain. Indeed, he would be an even better signing than Sancho.

Why Newcastle must sign Marc-André ter Stegen

Signing Sancho could prove to be a massive gamble. For Man United, the winger scored just 12 goals across 83 matches for the club. His loan spell at Chelsea didn’t exactly see him sparkle either.

His 41 matches for the Blues saw only five goals netted, and it was no surprise that they declined to sign him permanently. Given the fact that Newcastle can call upon players such as Harvey Barnes, Anthony Gordon, and Jacob Murphy on the wing, do they need to splash out to sign Sancho? Especially with the risks involved with his lacklustre form.

In this instance, making a move for Ter Stegen would be seen as the smarter approach. That’s for sure.

Last season, Nick Pope kept just eight clean sheets from 35 appearances, while Martin Dubravka kept five clean sheets across ten domestic matches for the Magpies.

If Howe is serious about progressing far in the Champions League next season, making a move to bring Ter Stegen to England would be a very shrewd move indeed.

He played just nine games last season for Barcelona, keeping a solitary clean sheet. The German has been with the La Liga giants since the summer of 2014, playing over 400 competitive matches in the process.

A total of 175 clean sheets have been kept throughout that period. While he may not have featured much this term, in La Liga during 2023/24, he was excellent.

Across his 28 matches, Ter Stegen made 2.7 saves per game – a success rate of 74% – while he was also successful with 100% of his runs out per game.

He was comfortable on the ball, as evidenced by his average of 40 touches per game, while a 94% pass accuracy in his own half suggests the German moves the ball on effectively.

The player was lauded as “ice cool” by popular X page Goalkeeper.com for the way he snuffed out an opponent’s attack in the Champions League in September 2023.

Given the fact that he has a contract until 2028 with the Catalan giants, a move would cost the club, although it hasn’t been determined just how much Hansi Flick will demand for his player.

Sancho would be a fine signing, no doubt, but bringing Ter Stegen to the north-east would certainly turn heads.

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By
Sean Markus Clifford

Jun 13, 2025

Will Celtic sign another Premier League superstar?

Kieran Tierney has already returned to Parkhead this summer, following in the footsteps of manager Brendan Rodgers and Jota, who’ve also both re-joined the club in recent times.

Now, could another boyhood Celtic fan fulfil his dreams of wearing the famous green and white hoops?

Celtic targeting another statement signing

According to a report by TEAMtalk, Celtic are ‘interested’ in signing Liverpool full-back Andy Robertson, while admitting that ‘financial constraints’ would prove to be a stumbling block.

The Scotland captain is widely expected to depart Merseyside this summer, with David Ornstein and Mario Cortegana of the Athletic documenting Atlético Madrid’s interest, given that the Reds are targeting Bournemouth’s Miloš Kerkez, who they view as an upgrade.

Robertson, who was in Celtic’s academy between the ages of nine and 15, has always been open about his desire to represent the Hoops one day, admitting that “Celtic was my life” growing up, adding that he’d “love to pull on the Celtic top and walk out at Parkhead” one day.

So, could this move really come to fruition this summer?

How Andy Robertson compares to Kieran Tierney

It is all change in terms of Celtic left-backs this summer.

Greg Taylor is highly likely to depart following the expiration of his contract. PAOK are the latest European club interested in securing his services, while it’s not yet clear if Jeffrey Schlupp will be staying, following a brief loan spell.

Meantime, Tierney has of course returned but, as has been an interminable debate surrounding the national team for nigh on a decade, is he better than Robertson?

Let’s attempt to find out.

First things first, due to injuries and the fact he was not first-choice at Arsenal, Tierney played fewer than 500 minutes of club football this season, which does offer a very small sample size.

That caveat aside, Robertson’s per-90 statistics are still pretty much more impressive across the board.

When he was still Liverpool manager, Jürgen Klopp described Robertson as a “world-class left-back”, while José Enrique, a former incumbent of the Reds’ full-back spot, asserts that he has been “the best left-back in the world” for many years.

Now though, James Pearce and Mark Carey of the Athletic outline that the Scotland captain’s form ‘has come under intense scrutiny’ this season, while also asserting that he is far from ‘finished at the highest level’.

Robertson still ranked 17th in the Premier League this season for crosses into the penalty area, as well as 11th for crosses overall, according to FBref.com, an attribute that has been viewed as his superpower for many years.

Gillian Kasirye of Total Football Analysis claims that Robertson is ‘passed their peak’, but still has a lot to offer at the elite level, so could he really be tempted to make a move to Glasgow this summer?

Celtic may make shock bid to re-sign £10m star who Rodgers called "sublime"

Hoops supporters could absolutely love this.

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By
Henry Jackson

Jun 17, 2025

Turning their focus towards the Club World Cup, Wolverhampton Wanderers have now reportedly made their first approach to sign a South American star this summer.

Who Wolves could sign next after Lopez

Wolves still have money to burn after welcoming Fer Lopez and could yet do so to make an emphatic statement ahead of Vitor Pereira’s first full season in the charge. The sales of Rayan Ait-Nouri and Matheus Cunha may have dealt the Midlands club a frustrating double blow, but they have also provided those at Molineux with the funds to pursue names such as Harvey Elliott.

£85m release clause: Wolves make first approach to sign South American gem

The Midlands club could sign the midfielder in a cut-price deal.

By
Tom Cunningham

Jun 26, 2025

The Liverpool youngster seems to be edging closer to the exit door at Anfield and recent reports revealed that it is Wolves who are confident of getting a deal done to secure his signature. Priced at £40m, Pereira could yet welcome a player who just dragged England into the U21 Euros final with a fantastic winning goal to add to his first effort.

His price tag may seem steep on paper, but Elliott would be worth every penny on the pitch. At just 22 years old, the Liverpool gem is already a two-time Premier League winner and has also won both the FA Cup and Carabao Cup during his time in Merseyside. What makes those achievements even more special is the fact that he is yet to reach the peak of his powers.

Wolves have an opportunity to sign an underrated youngster this summer and must do everything to secure his signature. It’s then that Elliott could also be joined by a Club World Cup star as the focus remains on welcoming exciting young talents in the Midlands this summer.

Wolves make first Wallace Yan approach

As reported by Globo Esporte and relayed by Sport Witness, Wolves have now made their first approach to sign Wallace Yan from Flamengo. The 20-year-old forward has a release clause to join European clubs worth €40m (£34m) and could yet swap South America for the Midlands as a result this summer.

The young forward has already enjoyed the feeling of scoring against English opposition too, having netted Flamengo’s third goal in a shock 3-1 victory over Chelsea at the Club World Cup.

A player who was described as “selfless” by analyst Ben Mattinson in April, Yan is full of potential and joining following former Fluminense midfielder Andre to Wolves could be the perfect way to reach that potential.

The deal won’t come cheap, but the Brazilian proved that has the quality to match Premier League opposition when he squared off against Chelsea. Now, Wolves would be wise to make their move.

Wolverhampton Wanderers are now in talks over a deal to sign a “powerful” defender, and they are in a strong position to win the race for his signature, according to a report.

Wolves looking to bolster defensive options

Wolves were vulnerable defensively for large parts of the 2024-25 campaign, particularly struggling to prevent their opponents scoring from set-pieces, and they have now set out to upgrade their backline this summer.

Several targets have been identified at centre-back, including Udinese’s Thomas Kristensen and Christopher Wooh, while Vitor Pereira may also be required to bring in a new right-back, with Nelson Semedo still yet to commit to a new contract.

Wolves battle to sign versatile £17m+ star who created 22 chances in 24/25

The Old Gold are ready to ramp up their pursuit.

By
Sean Markus Clifford

Jul 9, 2025

The Old Gold are still working on keeping Semedo at Molineux, with a new deal being offered, but the full-back is yet to give them an answer, amid interest from Manchester United, who have held internal talks over a move for the 31-year-old.

As such, Pereira may also be eager to get a new right-back through the door this summer, and Wolves are one of two clubs best positioned to sign Almeria’s Marc Pubill, according to a report from Marca (via Sport Witness).

Talks have been opened over a deal for Pubill, with Almeria looking to receive a fee of €15m (£13m) after failing to achieve their goal of promotion to La Liga last season, and the next few days will be key in terms of his future.

The defender is said to be considering offers from both AC Milan and the Old Gold, indicating that a proposal of sorts has already been made by the Premier League club, and he now has a big decision to make.

"Powerful" Pubill could be solid long-term Semedo heir

Of course, everyone at Wolves will be hoping that Semedo commits his future to the club, given that the right-back remained a key player last season, making 34 Premier League appearances, but the Almeria full-back could be a solid long-term replacement.

Perhaps most notably, the Spaniard is an Olympic gold medallist, having been a part of the squad that was crowned champions at Paris 2024, scoring his side’s first goal in the competition.

The 22-year-old is not afraid to push further up the pitch and contribute going forward, as pointed out by football scout Ben Mattinson, who described him as “marauding” earlier this month.

Pubill’s exploits for his country indicate that he could be a fantastic signing for Wolves, capable of making an instant impact at Molineux, and at £13m, a deal for the full-back would not break the bank.