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Dawson in talks to cancel Wolves contractpublished at 18:00 7 February
18:00 7 February
Nick Mashiter BBC Sport football news reporter
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Wolves are in talks with Craig Dawson to cancel the defender's contract at Molineux.
The centre-back has been told he does not feature in boss Vitor Pereira's plans and has been left out of Wolves' Premier League squad.
Dawson has six months left on his contract and there were tentative talks on deadline day with Leicester City over a swap deal for Conor Coady.
Wolves signed centre-backs Emmanuel Agbadou from Lens and Nasser Djiga from Red Star Belgrade in the transfer window, pushing Dawson further down the pecking order.
"I gave the information in advance to the club that if we bring in another centre-back, I will not have space for Craig in the squad," Pereira said:
"This is something that I spoke with the club (about) for a long time. I had a conversation with the player and I respect the player a lot, and I respect his career, but his profile is not the profile that I'm looking to build the team around."
Dawson, 34, has made 61 appearances, scoring twice, since joining from West Ham two years ago.
Goodman and Kelly relive dramatic FA Cup penalty shootout published at 16:54 7 February
16:54 7 February
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Thirty years on from Wolves' incredible FA Cup win over then-Premier League side Sheffield Wednesday at Molineux, former Wolves forwards Don Goodman and David Kelly share their memories of the fourth-round tie.
Having drawn 0-0 at Hillsborough thanks to Paul Jones' late penalty save from Chris Bart-Williams, Graham Taylor's side drew 1-1 against with the Owls at Molineux.
Wolves then came from 3-0 down to win a dramatic penalty shootout, with Chris Waddle - who had missed for England in a semi-final shootout at the 1990 World Cup - among the Wednesday players failing to score from the spot.
Goodman and Kelly both found the net with their penalties, with Goodman scoring the decisive spotkick, and they relived the tie as part of BBC Radio WM's "My Sporting Memory" series.
Don Goodman and David Kelly on dramatic penalty shootout vs Sheffield Wednesday
Pereira on new signings, FA Cup 'commitment' and Leminapublished at 15:22 7 February
15:22 7 February
Millie Sian BBC Sport journalist
Wolves boss Vitor Pereira has been speaking to the media before Sunday's FA Cup game at Blackburn Rovers (kick-off 12:30 GMT).
Here are the key lines from his news conference:
Marshall Munetsi and Nasser Djiga are unlikely to make their first appearances: "It's difficult. Marshall has worked just one time with us and Djiga will train for the first time tomorrow. It's difficult for them to understand what we want from them or connect with their team-mates in this time, so we'll see."
The two new signings will "need some time to adapt" but they will give him "more balance and more solutions" in his squad. He praised the club's recruitment team for their "good work" during the January window.
On having plenty of time to prepare for the FA Cup tie, he said: "We have done some very good work in the past three days. I'm happy because with the last result we feel more energy and confidence. I think the group is more competitive now and this was something I felt in training. To achieve our targets, inside the group we must feel that we are competing to be better."
He is looking forward to facing Blackburn Rovers, who won the Premier League in 1994-95, at Ewood Park because they are "a historic club in this country".
The FA Cup is as big a priority as Premier League survival: "We will go there with just one thing in our minds, which is to win the game and move forward to the next round. Our commitment is to do our best to win the game. A good result brings confidence."
On former captain Mario Lemina, who has joined Galatasaray: "I didn't feel the commitment from him since the day I arrived at the club. He is a very good player but, if his mind isn't here, I prefer him to make the decision to finish the relationship with the club."
He continued: "He said it is nothing about me, it is about the club - and that is OK with me. There is a problem with the club, but I don't know the problem."
He is "very happy" about Matheus Cunha "committing" to the club by signing a new contract: "We are better with him than without him. He is a player that can decide the game in the second. The team needs his leadership on the pitch and off the pitch as well." He doesn't know if there is a release clause in the forward's new contract.
What can Wolves expect from Blackburn?published at 13:01 7 February
13:01 7 February
Joe Bradshaw BBC Sport Senior Journalist
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High-flying Championship clubs hosts struggling Premier League side in FA Cup fourth-round showdown. Ripe for an upset? Well, not quite.
In reality, Wolves' opposition Blackburn Rovers have been running on fumes for the past month and a half, following a fine streak of six straight wins before Christmas.
That established them in the play-offs, but seven defeats in 11, almost exclusively by the odd goal, has hampered their promotion challenge.
Boss John Eustace, who was linked with the vacant Wolves job when Gary O'Neil was sacked, has worked wonders to get a side that only stayed in the division on the final day last season into the top six of the Championship.
Built on the solid foundation of Dominic Hyam and former Wolves defender Danny Batth, the Rovers midfield has been anchored by snarling captain Lewis Travis and Sondre Tronstad all season, only for the latter to pick up a hamstring injury recently. His calming presence and awareness is much missed.
In his absence, the midfield protection has slipped, allowing more space for opponents to prosper - and that pocket will provide ample opportunity for Matheus Cunha, Pablo Sarabia and Goncalo Guedes to roam on Sunday.
At the other end of the pitch, Wolves have conceded the third most in the Premier League this season but Blackburn have the lowest number of goals in the top half of the Championship. Maybe that is understandable given the rawness of main striker and target man Makhtar Gueye, who only has three in 30 league appearances.
Wolves can expect a tight, rugged approach from the home side, who will look to play on the counter against a superior side.
And to be fair to Eustace, that has worked to good effect so far. In 10 games against the rest of the Championship top eight this season, Blackburn have lost only twice and taken four points off leaders Leeds United.
They will be quite happy being the underdog, set up to frustrate and try to take their chances in a game of fine margins.
But Vitor Pereira had a dummy run at this in the previous round at Bristol City – a side with a similar profile to Blackburn - so there will be no surprises.
More than 4,000 Wolves fans can travel to Ewood Park anticipating an excellent chance to continue the FA Cup run.
Blackburn v Wolves: Did you know?published at 12:05 7 February
12:05 7 February
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This will be the first meeting between Blackburn Rovers and Wolves in the FA Cup since the 1960 final, which Wolves won 3-0 - and that is the last final of the competition either side reached.
Wolves have won four of their past five games at Blackburn (D1), since losing 3-0 in the Premier League in December 2010.
Gossip: Cunha able to leave for £62mpublished at 07:13 7 February
07:13 7 February
There is a £62m release clause in the four-and-a-half-year contract signed by Wolves forward Matheus Cunha last week, with no restrictions on which clubs can activate it. (Mail Plus - subscription required), external
Why didn't we recall Silva?published at 16:09 6 February
16:09 6 February
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We asked you to tell us one thing that is going under the radar at Wolves at the moment.
Here are some of your comments:
Andrew: I was just thinking it's strange that nobody seemed to suggest pulling Fabio Silva back from his loan, in light of the injury to Strand Larsen, especially as he seems to have located the back of the net now.
Nigel: Why are players like Cunha and Lemina still keen to leave Wolves?
Rich: I hope our January signings can improve the first team, but we do have history of late-in-the-window signings not making the first team. Fosun have sadly taken the trend of not wanting to spend to improve the team and just wanting to make up the numbers.
Stephen: We lost nearly all the transfer window trying to sign a player that did not want to come, only for him to go elsewhere when the deal was done. The owners don't care about the club or the fans. They let the best thing that happened to Wolves in years walk away because he was not backed - Nuno Espirito Santo.
Gossip: Malacia turned down Wolves movepublished at 07:45 6 February
Cunha staying 'best news Wolves fans had all month'published at 15:57 5 February
15:57 5 February
Mike Taylor BBC Radio WM reporter
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"I'm a bit tired," said Vitor Pereira on Saturday, although he didn't look it. "But this is the energy of a win. When we win, I can pass all night without sleeping, no problem. Just drink a beer!"
That's the spirit.
After four games and no points, Wolves' "dry January", as my Radio WM colleague Daz Hale had described it, was over in more ways than one. Wolves beat Villa and deserved to, even though they showed understandable nerves in the second half until Matheus Cunha's late flourish.
The news that his celebration – appearing to sign his autograph in the air – actually meant what it looked like, was the best news Wolves fans had heard for at least a month. Wolves posted Cunha's picture with the number 2029, but what mattered for now was the certainty that he would be staying at least until May 2025.
Had he left, most Wolves fans seemed to think their chances of avoiding relegation would have gone with him.
It was not all about Cunha, though.
Pereira had said in plain terms before the game that he did not think he had a suitable replacement in midfield to cover Joao Gomes. Some callers to WM wondered afterwards if it had all been a brilliant ploy to fire up Jean-Ricner Bellegarde.
If so, it had worked wonderfully, but the increasingly quotable Pereira did not claim that. He just got poetic. "
I tell you, he's not a big player, but today he was a giant on the pitch," he said. "Belle played in a high level, and showed me that he's a player that I must look at with other eyes. I spoke with him [and said] I don't know his position in this system. Today he proved to me that he can play with two in the middle without problems, and with high quality."
All the same, Wolves pressed ahead with finding the midfielder and defender that Pereira had deemed essential throughout January. How high Marshall Munetsi and Nasser Djiga were on the list of targets matters less than how quickly they tune in to their new surroundings. Emmanuel Agbadou, a team-mate of Munetsi at Reims just four weeks ago, may pass on some tips. But the coach now has options.
"To sleep well, we need two or three players," Pereira confirmed to me again on Saturday night. He wouldn't be sleeping until Monday, then? "But when I win, I don't need to sleep. The problem is, when we lose, I don't want to wake up."
'A good transfer window - but far from perfect'published at 18:09 4 February
18:09 4 February
Dazzling Dave Fan writer
At the start of January, Wolves had clear objectives; strengthen a struggling defence, add steel to the midfield and possibly improve depth up front.
To address these needs, Wolves invested approximately £42m during the transfer window, recouping £3m from sales. This made them the second-highest spenders in January, behind only Manchester City, demonstrating a clear commitment to Premier League survival.
Among the early highlights was the arrival of Emmanuel Agbadou. The defender has impressed in his initial appearances, showing both athleticism and composure on the ball. His performances suggest that Wolves may have secured a key defensive asset capable of meeting Premier League demands.
The late arrivals of Nasser Djiga and Marshall Munetsi bolstered the squad, but both transfers had the hallmarks of last-minute contingency plans. Missed opportunities earlier in the window and delays in negotiations allowed rival clubs to hijack deals for primary targets, reinforcing Wolves' reputation for sluggish transfer dealings.
That said, both Djiga and Munetsi appear promising. While they will need time to adapt to the Premier League, they possess attributes sought by manager Vitor Pereira and could become valuable additions.
Securing a long-term contract for Matheus Cunha was significant, providing financial security for the club. However, prolonged negotiations caused unnecessary speculation and off-field distractions. Acting sooner could have avoided this. While the deal does not guarantee Cunha's stay beyond the summer, it positions Wolves better financially for any future transfer.#
One area of concern remains Nelson Semedo's contract. As a pivotal player and club captain, tying him down to an extended deal would have provided stability and signalled long-term intent. Securing his future should remain a priority for Wolves moving forward.
Looking ahead, it is hoped the new arrivals can adapt quickly and contribute to Wolves' survival. While this window can be considered a good one, it was far from perfect. Transfer success, like their Premier League fate, will ultimately be judged over time. Despite some shortcomings, I remain cautiously optimistic about Wolves' chances of staying up this season.
Wolves sign 'standout' Djigapublished at 12:13 4 February
12:13 4 February
Slobodan Maricic Journalist, BBC Serbia
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When Nasser Djiga first joined Red Star Belgrade, fans were scratching their heads, with faces seemingly asking: "Who?"
Two years later, those same faces are now filled with a sense of unease and concern, troubled by the thoughts that "it will not be easy without Djiga".
The centre-back from Burkina Faso has joined Wolves in one of the biggest transfers in the history of the red-and-whites - 12m euros (£10m), along with 10% of the next transfer fee, according to Serbian media.
Not bad at all, keeping in mind that he joined in 2023 having been on loan in the French second tier and that Red Star - a year later - bought him for 3m euros (£2.5m).
Djiga played 56 games for Red Star, including all eight in the league stage of this season's Champions League, and scored four times.
His standout performances included a goal and an assist in a 3-2 loss to PSV Eindhoven in January, while he received widespread praise for his display in a key Champions League qualifier against Bodo Glimt.
Both the fans and the media praised the positioning, anticipation, tackling, physicality and consistency of Djiga.
His stellar form helped the 1991 European champions secure a domestic league and cup double, and he was named the club's best player in 2024.
Now he has become the second Red Star player to move to Molineux after former captain Nenad Milijas, who played for Wolves from 2009 to 2012.
'Hopefully these two can help keep us up' or 'many eggs in one basket'?published at 09:37 4 February
09:37 4 February
We asked for your views on Wolves' deadline-day signings Nasser Djiga and Marshall Munetsi.
Here are some of your comments:
Kieran: Got the defender and midfielder Vitor Pereira wanted. Hopefully these two can help keep us up.
Giorgio: Munetsi has been a first XI constant presence in this Reims season. And one of the most important players too. A transfer window with three additions is more than enough to get different weekly options. Now it is up to them to fight until the end of May. Happy.
Roger: Many eggs in one basket! Ait Nouri, Agbadou, Munetsi and Djiga could all be unavailable for fixtures from 20 December 2025 to 20 January 2026 while on duty for the Africa Cup of Nations.
John: Munetsi is a strange signing and surely just for injury cover? Tommy Doyle must be frustrated to see another midfielder come in. However, Djiga looks good and will strengthen the defence. What is Pereira's best three now? Toti and Doherty to step down?
Milford: Great to see Marshall join the Premier League. A well-rounded midfielder who can defend, transition play and also provide goals in some cases. For both club and country, he has got opportunity to wear the armband this season, which demonstrates his leadership. With Nakamba now in the lower leagues and Chirewa away on loan at Huddersfield, Munetsi's move will explode lots of excitement in Zimbabwe where already the Premier League is much celebrated. Hopefully he will bring in something different and help Wolves to stay in the top flight. Oooh my - can't wait to have Marshall in my fantasy team for one of the gameweeks.
Wolves sign Reims midfielder Munetsipublished at 00:25 4 February
00:25 4 February
Wolves have completed the signing of midfielder Marshall Munetsi from Reims.
The Zimbabwe international Munetsi, who has been limited to just two appearances in the French Cup for Reims this season, has signed a four-and-a-half-year deal at Molineux.
Chairman Jeff Shi said: "We're pleased to bring an experienced player into the group at an important time of the season."
Happy with deadline day signings Munetsi and Djiga?
Djiga signs from Red Star Belgradepublished at 00:15 4 February
00:15 4 February
Wolves have signed centre-back Nasser Djiga from Red Star Belgrade on a deal until 2030.
The 22-year-old Burkina Faso international has made 27 appearances for Red Star Belgrade this season, including all eight games in the Champions League group stage.
Sporting director, Matt Hobbs said: "Central defence is an area we've been looking to strengthen this window and Nasser is a player we believe can strengthen the squad, both in the short and longer term.
"Since Vitor came in that back three has been consistent, but Nasser's the quick, aggressive centre-back we've been looking for to help the group and we're looking forward to seeing him fight for his place."
Lembikisa joins Barnsley on loanpublished at 00:13 4 February
00:13 4 February
Dexter Lembikisa has joined Barnsley on loan until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old wing-back made his senior debut against Leeds in an EFL Cup tie in November 2022 and has made four appearances for the senior side since.
Chirewa joins Huddersfield on loanpublished at 21:13 3 February
21:13 3 February
Huddersfield Town have signed midfielder Tawanda Chirewa on loan from Wolves until the end of the season.
The 21-year-old, who has won four caps for Zimbabwe, returned to Molineux two weeks ago after spending the first half of the season on loan at Championship Derby, where he made just one league start and four substitute appearances during a stint hampered by a thigh injury.
Chelmsford-born Chirewa, who started out at Ipswich before joining Wolves in September 2023, made one Premier League start and seven further substitute appearances last season.
Another captain nears exit doorpublished at 16:27 3 February
16:27 3 February
Wolves allowed their captain to depart Molineux in each of the past three summers and the man who was given the armband at the start of this season is now set to leave as well, with Mario Lemina reported to be on his way to Turkish club Galatasaray on deadline day.
Lemina was made Wolves captain at the start of this campaign but the midfielder had that role taken away from him in December by previous boss Gary O'Neil, following a confrontation with West Ham's Jarrod Bowen after Wanderers' 2-1 loss at London Stadium.
Portugal full-back Nelson Semedo is currently leading the side.
Lemina close to £2.5m Wolves exitpublished at 15:59 3 February
15:59 3 February
Nick Mashiter BBC Sport football news reporter
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Midfielder Mario Lemina is close to returning to Galatasaray from Wolves for £2.5m.
The 31-year-old should complete a move to Turkey to end a two-year stay at Molineux.
He previously played for Galatasaray on loan from Southampton in 2019-20, making 24 appearances.
Al-Shabab wanted to take him to the Saudi Pro League earlier in the window but they were only willing to sign him for free, something which was not considered by Wolves.
Lemina lost his captaincy at Molineux in December, following a clash with West Ham's Jarrod Bowen, and a January move had been expected.
Manager Vitor Pereira said last month that the former Southampton man would not play until the transfer window had shut, with Lemina having initially refused to make himself available for selection before a U-turn.
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