The Incoming Transfers Everywhere Thread: Summer 2023

[Carsy]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1612578524233089024

Always nice to have aims

 

[The Bion]

Always nice to have aims

Someone tell that to our forwards

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Another defensive midfielder seems an odd choice.

 

[Tredman]

Not really when we’re playing a very raw and unproven hodge currently.

 

[Johnny75]

Not really when we’re playing a very raw and unproven hodge currently.

I would say an attacking midfielder rather than defensive, we already have Neves, Hodge, Nunes and Moutinho

 

[Lycan]

Moutinho out of contact at the end of the season, Neves going into his last year, interest in Matheus from Liverpool...

We'll lose at least one of them you'd think. Worst case scenario we could lose all three. Signing someone like Ugarte now and allowing them time to bed in under Julen seems like a sensible plan to me.

We definitely need that attacking midfielder as well though.

 

[MARKakaJIM]

Not really when we’re playing a very raw and unproven hodge currently.

Every central midfielder on the books is more defensive than offensive, whatever combination you pick it needs someone different to properly balance it out. Signing peak Makelele would still leave you with the same issue.

 

[AndyWolves]

If we get a striker could Cunha be the 10?

Maybe Guedes too if we get the version that played Liverpool

 

[Johnny75]

Moutinho out of contact at the end of the season, Neves going into his last year, interest in Matheus from Liverpool...

We'll lose at least one of them you'd think. Worst case scenario we could lose all three. Signing someone like Ugarte now and allowing them time to bed in under Julen seems like a sensible plan to me.

We definitely need that attacking midfielder as well though.

I was more thinking if it was only one type of midfielder then if other an attacking one rather than defensive.

But if we can get both then great.

Alternatively if Sevilla are willing to loan En Nesyri with a view to buy then do that and play Cunha deeper.

 

[thisisgil]

Moutinho out of contact at the end of the season, Neves going into his last year, interest in Matheus from Liverpool...

We'll lose at least one of them you'd think. Worst case scenario we could lose all three.

Feels to me that Hodge is already earmarked as the heir apparent for Mouts. If we can load the midfield with enough proven talent, I wouldn't be averse to this, particularly as he looks to be developing in the right direction. For years, we've (or at least I've) wanted to see Wolves consistently promote youth to senior and it looks like it might finally be happening with Hodge, Cundle to a lesser extent, Bueno and Lembikisa.

 

[Kenny]

Feels to me that Hodge is already earmarked as the heir apparent for Mouts.

Well that's like sending up the bat signal for Johnny isn't it!!

 

[thisisgil]

Well that's like sending up the bat signal for Johnny isn't it!!

I think even Johnny recognised that he gave a competent performance against Liverpool.

He's (Hodge not Johnny) greener than green, but I'm going to just trust that Lopetegui sees something to encourage him to persist with Hodge. If that's the case, I'm happy to be patient and see how he develops.

 

[YoungWolf]

The problem for Hodge is we can’t afford to have him learning on the job, in the league anyway. He’s technically tidy and has a decent enough passing range but physically it’s been too much for him in the main even if he does work hard.

 

[Johnny75]

The problem for Hodge is we can’t afford to have him learning on the job, in the league anyway. He’s technically tidy and has a decent enough passing range but physically it’s been too much for him in the main even if he does work hard.

Mentally too and I agree a loan is by far the best option for him. Somewhere in Lg1 which is probably not too physical. Watching Oxford last night I think somewhere like that will be his level.

He’s very similar to the level Perry is at in all aspects.

 

[Carsy]

Well that's like sending up the bat signal for Johnny isn't it!!

I’m suprised Johnny hasn’t dropped the laughing emoji on previous comment!

 

[Carsy]

The problem for Hodge is we can’t afford to have him learning on the job, in the league anyway. He’s technically tidy and has a decent enough passing range but physically it’s been too much for him in the main even if he does work hard.

I mean for me he’s looked like he’s not ready for PL. he may never be. But he’s not abysmal. And played well vs Liverpool, but that’s one game.

Loan would be best option for his development, but equally him being 5th/6th choice here isn’t ridiculous

 

[Jinky]

The problem for Hodge is we can’t afford to have him learning on the job, in the league anyway. He’s technically tidy and has a decent enough passing range but physically it’s been too much for him in the main even if he does work hard.

I was actually really surprised by how much he got stuck in v Liverpool and with his pressing. At one point he shoved Matip off the ball!

 

[Johnny75]

Feels to me that Hodge is already earmarked as the heir apparent for Mouts. If we can load the midfield with enough proven talent, I wouldn't be averse to this, particularly as he looks to be developing in the right direction. For years, we've (or at least I've) wanted to see Wolves consistently promote youth to senior and it looks like it might finally be happening with Hodge, Cundle to a lesser extent, Bueno and Lembikisa.

As Moutinho has played in a more forward role this would rule Hodge out of that position as he can’t play there. So not a replacement.

He certainly played better in the deeper midfield role on Saturday but then I’ve seen Tongo Doumbia play well once.

 

[sycophantia]

I've been less than impressed with Hodge, however JL seems to see something in him, he was fine on Saturday but as has been said, only one game. Jury is out atm for me.

 

[sycophantia]

Ok, I'm going controversial,
Do we really need to take a punt on a fullback (mainly RB) in this window? I accept Semedo and Jonny have had some appalling games this season. Not sure why, whether injuries, not being arsed, lack of confidence or just completely confused by Lage coaching methods.
Last few games both have looked more like they have for the majority of their Wolves careers. Too risky to trust them?