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Dave Edwards Delivers Hopeful Wolves Transfer Verdict as Fans Fear Season of Struggle
Wolves have officially launched their summer rebuild with the £19.5 million signing of Spanish forward Fer Lopez — a move that follows the significant departures of Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri. The club’s new manager, Vitor Pereira, is under growing pressure to reinforce a squad that’s quickly losing its core of experienced talent.
Lopez arrives with promise, but at just 21 years old, he’s widely regarded as a long-term project rather than an immediate solution. As Wolves prepare for a tough Premier League campaign, supporters are voicing concerns over the lack of seasoned signings, particularly with Pereira hinting at limited transfer backing from the board.
Former Wolves midfielder Dave Edwards has attempted to calm the nerves around Molineux. Speaking to the Express & Star, Edwards stated he expects further additions in the transfer window — and, crucially, believes those will include players with top-level experience.
“I understand fans are eager to see more proven players come through the door. And I still fully expect that to happen,” Edwards said. “Lopez isn’t a direct replacement for Cunha — he’s more likely to play a similar role to Pablo Sarabia: a squad option who can impact games from the bench.”
Despite Edwards’ optimism, there’s little concrete evidence to suggest that Wolves are targeting experienced professionals. The club’s current links — including interest in young prospects like Jordan Barrera and Wallace Yan — point to a youth-first strategy by owners Fosun.
The exits of Sarabia and veteran defender Craig Dawson have only intensified the sense of urgency, stripping the dressing room of two experienced voices. If Pereira isn’t provided with more battle-hardened players soon, Wolves may find themselves relying heavily on potential instead of proven quality — a gamble that could have major consequences as the new season approaches.
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