Vitor Pereira is steadily assembling his plans for Wolves ahead of the summer transfer window, with player links already surfacing even before the season concludes.
The Portuguese manager is aiming to strengthen several areas of his squad, as shown by the growing list of players being connected with a move to Molineux.
This week, Wolves were surprisingly linked with Joao Felix, a story exclusively revealed to Molineux News by transfer expert Graeme Bailey. Felix could leave Stamford Bridge despite only securing a permanent move last summer — and he’s not the only high-profile target Pereira is reportedly eyeing.
Wolves are also pursuing Flamengo midfielder Evertton Araujo, a player Pereira knows well from his time managing in Brazil. However, while another exciting Brazilian addition would likely be welcomed, Wolves’ ownership group Fosun may face backlash if they proceed with signing a particular Premier League defender.
Wolves target Manchester United’s Victor Lindelof
According to Caught Offside, Wolves have contacted Manchester United regarding a potential transfer for centre-back Victor Lindelof, joining Everton, Fulham, and West Ham in expressing interest.
The Swedish international is nearing the end of his contract at Old Trafford and is said to prefer remaining in England for his next move. Although Lindelof has seen limited game time under Ruben Amorim, he notably captained United in their 1-0 loss to Wolves on Sunday.
Jose Mourinho once described Lindelof as “very fast,” with the 30-year-old earning a reputation for his recovery speed when he arrived at United in 2017. Despite his vast experience, having made 189 Premier League appearances, a move for Lindelof might not be necessary for Wolves.
January arrival Emmanuel Agbadou has impressed alongside Matt Doherty and Toti Gomes in Wolves’ back three, and with Yerson Mosquera expected back for pre-season, investing heavily in Lindelof would seem illogical.
Victor Lindelof’s wages at Manchester United
Wolves are looking to trim their wage bill this summer. Nelson Semedo, one of the highest earners, could depart as his contract runs down — although many fans are eager for him to stay given his importance to Pereira’s setup and his leadership in the dressing room.
Given Wolves’ hesitance to extend Semedo’s contract, their reported interest in Lindelof raises eyebrows, especially since the defender is on a reported £120,000-a-week at United — significantly more than any current Wolves player.
Here’s how Lindelof’s salary compares to Wolves’ top earners:
Victor Lindelof – £120,000
Goncalo Guedes – £90,000
Matheus Cunha – £90,000
Pablo Sarabia – £90,000
Nelson Semedo – £80,000
Though these figures, sourced from Capology, are only estimates, it’s clear that Lindelof would become Wolves’ top earner — a move that simply doesn’t seem justified based on the club’s current priorities.
