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  1. Buy, sell... loan? What should Wolves do this window?published at 12:44 12 June

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    The transfer window opens on Friday, and we want to know what matters to you most this summer.

    If you could only buy one, sell one, and loan out one player at Wolves who would you pick?

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  2. Wolves confirm Debet as front of shirt sponsorpublished at 15:47 11 June

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    Online betting company Debet has been confirmed as Wolves' new main sponsor.

    The two-season deal with the Vietnamese company has been described as "the biggest partnership in the club's history".

    In April last year, Premier League clubs voted to voluntarily ban front-of-shirt sponsorship deals with betting companies from the 2026-27 campaign.

    The Molineux club’s deal with former sponsors AstroPay, who had been on the front of shirts for two years, ended this summer.

  3. Premier League clubs in race for Adamspublished at 11:41 11 June

    Nick Mashiter
    BBC Sport Football News Reporter

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    Wolves and Nottingham Forest remain the favourites in the race for Southampton striker Che Adams - despite interest from clubs in Italy, the United States and Saudi Arabia.

    The 27-year-old is available on a free transfer and yet to sign a new contract at St Mary's, although the Saints have been in talks over a new deal.

    The forward has options abroad, including in Serie A, but Molineux or the City Ground are the most likely destinations as it stands.

    Adams is with the Scotland squad preparing for Friday's Euro 2024 opener against hosts Germany in Munich and his future is unlikely to be resolved before the start of the tournament.

    Last season, he scored 18 goals to help Russell Martin's Southampton to an instant return to the Premier League after winning the Championship play-offs.

    Since a £15m move from Birmingham in 2019, Adams has netted 49 goals in 191 appearances.

  4. Who is Gomes?published at 16:01 10 June

    Nicola Pearson
    BBC Sport journalist

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    Wolves look set to be dipping into the Portuguese transfer market once again after agreeing a 15m euro (£12.7m) deal for Braga youngster Rodrigo Gomes.

    The West Midlands club have been fighting hard to secure the signature of the 20-year-old midfielder, who also reportedly had strong interest from La Liga side Atletico Madrid.

    It is understandable why Wolves are so keen to secure the services of the Portugal under-21 international. A versatile winger, he can play on both the right and left-hand sides, offering assistance in defence and attack.

    Gomes came through the ranks at Braga and has made 51 first team appearances for the club. However, it was during his loan spell with fellow Primeira Liga side Estoril last season that he caught the eye.

    He made 36 appearances across all competitions, scoring nine goals and contributing eight assists.

    That meant a goal contribution every 173 minutes, not too far behind Wolves' star Portugal international midfielder Pedro Neto, who managed one every 124 minutes.

    Gomes was nearly matching Neto for key passes per game in their domestic leagues, 1.2 compared to 1.7, while he created as many big chances over the season with seven.

    Despite these impressive figures, there is still room for improvement from the pacy youngster.

    His successful pass percentage stood at 75%, while he only managed 0.9 successful dribbles and made 0.3 crosses per game.

    Sharing a dressing room with the likes of Neto will be invaluable and, given his age, he has plenty of time to learn. If he continues on the same trajectory, Wolves may have unearthed another Portuguese gem.

  5. Wolves agree Gomes dealpublished at 09:18 10 June

    Simon Stone
    Chief football news reporter

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    Wolves have agreed a €15m (£12.7m) deal with Braga for Rodrigo Gomes.

    The 20-year-old wide forward is due to have a medical later this week before signing a long-term contract to 2029.

    Gomes spent last season on loan at Estoril, scoring seven goals in 30 league appearances.

    Atletico Madrid had been linked with Gomes but Wolves have moved quickly to strengthen Gary O'Neil's squad.

  6. Premier League 2024-25 - what you need to knowpublished at 12:00 7 June

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    The 2023-24 Premier League season may have only just finished but there is only 10 weeks until the 2024-25 season is scheduled to start.

    So what are the key dates that you need to know?

    When does the season start and finish?

    The 2024-25 Premier League campaign will get under way during the weekend of 17-18 August.

    It will take place over 33 weekends, with four midweek rounds and one Bank Holiday matchweek.

    To allow for a mid-August start, there will not be a 'winter break' this time around. However, to avoid Christmas and New Year fixture congestion, the league will give more rest time to sides over three of the festive match rounds, with no club playing within 60 hours of another match.

    The final round of fixtures will be played on Sunday, 25 May 2025, with all games to kick off at the same time.

    When are the fixtures released?

    09:00 BST on Tuesday, 18 June.

    We will have all the details here for your club as soon as the fixtures are released.

    Sign up for news notifications to find out all the key fixtures

    When does the transfer window open and close?

    The summer window will officially open on Friday, 14 June, which also happens to be the start of Euro 2024, and will remain open until Friday, 30 August at 23:00 BST.

    Transfer deadline day has been brought forward this year to be in line with the other major leagues in Europe. The closing dates were set following discussions with the leagues in England, Germany, Italy, Spain and France.

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  7. 'Progress' but 'still much more work to do'published at 15:31 6 June

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    Daniel Warren, chairman of the Wolves 1877 Trust, has said he welcomes changes to 2024-25 season ticket prices for younger supporters, but believes there is "much more work to do".

    There was widespread outcry from supporters following the announcement of significant price rises last month.

    Following a meeting with the club's fan advisory board on Tuesday, Wolves said price increases for under-14 supporters would be scrapped and also guaranteed there would be a freeze on adult ticket prices for the 2025-26 season.

    "The fan advisory board was very robust in terms of explaining the grievances of fans directly to the chairman Jeff Shi and the senior management team at Wolves," Warren told BBC Radio WM. "We presented them with what we felt was unacceptable about the situation and, after having quite robust conversations about where we felt the club could make some differences, there was an agreement to make some changes.

    "The under-14 price rise was the biggest of them all. Wolves have historically done that pricing bracket at a very low rate to encourage young people to take an interest in Wolves as a football club. You get them in young and they tend to stay lifelong fans, so it is a good thing the club has done.

    "But the price increase the club proposed was massive."

    On the specific outcome for young fans brought about by Tuesday's meeting, Warren added: "I welcome that change. I think it safeguards the future of the football club by making sure for young people it is affordable to attend football matches. What we didn't want to see was a situation of families being priced out of attending games at Molineux next year.

    "It's progress from where we were. I went in with expectations that were quite low - I came out of the meeting and felt listened to and with a lot more respect for the people who made the decision.

    "But what I would say is, that from my perspective as chair of the trust, there's still much more work to do."

  8. Wolves 'disappointed' but 'accept' VAR vote outcomepublished at 14:52 6 June

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    Wolves have said they are "disappointed" but "acknowledge and accept the decision" made by Premier League clubs to keep video assistant referees [VAR] in England's top flight next season.

    Clubs voted 19-1 in favour of keeping VAR with Wolves, who triggered the vote, the only team wanting to scrap the system.

    Wolves said in a statement: "While we are disappointed with the outcome of the vote on the future of VAR at today's Annual General Meeting, we acknowledge and accept the decision made by our fellow Premier League clubs and we are reassured that the Premier League is taking the concerns of clubs and supporters seriously.

    "We welcome the commitment to improve VAR, particularly in areas that address delays, consistency and fan experience. While we still believe that Premier League football would be superior without VAR, we think that these improvements are crucial for the integrity of the game and for enhancing the overall matchday experience for our supporters.

    "Wolves remain committed to working closely with the Premier League and PGMOL to ensure that VAR continues to evolve and better serve the interests of football. We appreciate the efforts being made to address the issues that have been highlighted and look forward to seeing these positive changes implemented."

  9. What is Wolves' summer priority?published at 12:50 6 June

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    We asked you what the first priority should be at Wolves as we head into the summer.

    Here are some of your responses:

    Jack: There's lots of talk about needing a new striker, and a back-up is definitely needed. But the defence was so leaky last season and it's one of the poorest defensive displays since Wolves returned to the Premier League, so I think new defenders should be higher up on the priority list this summer.

    Stu: A centre forward that scores 20-plus goals a season.

    John: We have to sort out the number of players out on loan. The excuse was always investments for the future. Hardly any make the first team! The profits made are minimal. Our squad is threadbare. We are unable to cope with the rigours of the Premier League as is! Sign players to strengthen the squad, give Gary O'Neil the support he deserves.

    Simon: For me the board needs a reality check, and quick. They state Wolves is not a club aiming to compete for trophies or get into European competitions, they set unrealistic prices for season tickets and they chase players they would never be able to sign. Why would any player want to join Wolves when other teams who want to be competitive are suitors too?

  10. Wolves to scrap ticket price rises for under-14spublished at 16:07 5 June

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    Wolves have said there will no longer be price rises to season tickets for under-14s for the 2024-25 season, following a "productive meeting" with the club's fan advisory board on Tuesday.

    There was outcry among supporters when significant rises to season ticket prices were announced last month, with almost 15,000 people signing a petition asking the club to reconsider.

    Wolves have also guaranteed that there will be a price freeze on adult season tickets for the 2025-26 season, and that the "pricing strategy and structure of junior season tickets" will also be reviewed before that campaign.

    The club said:, external "Wolves deeply value the feedback from our supporters and the role the Fan Advisory Board plays in representing their voices.

    "We are committed to ensuring open communication and collaboration as we strive to achieve success on and off the pitch and we believe our dialogue reflects our dedication to maintaining a strong, competitive and united Wolves family.

    "We thank the Fan Advisory Board for their time, energy and commitment to our discussions and look forward to our ongoing relationship, as we work with them closely to continue to represent the fans' voice in our club's future."

  11. What's the summer priority?published at 12:41 4 June

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    The club summer is off and running, so what's the first thing that needs sorting out at Wolves?

    Is it a contract, a transfer, a fan issue or something else?

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  12. 'Your morals have forced me out' - fans on season-ticket debatepublished at 13:00 3 June

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    We asked for your views on the news that ticket prices will be increased to help Wolves compete in the Premier League and whether it's acceptable for prices to increase if it helps improve the club's position.

    Members of the Wolves 1877 Trust, a group which represents fans, are set to meet at 19:00 BST on Wednesday. Meanwhile a petition against the increases gained over 13,000 signatures last week.

    Here are some of your responses on whether the hike was acceptable when consideration is given to the club's comments on revenue generation being so important in building a competitive team:

    Shaun: Trying to benchmark against other clubs is all well and good but to do it properly means taking into account all relevant factors e.g. higher earnings in London and the fact that our temporary stand should be excluded from a calculation of average ticket price. Taking those two factors into account paints a very different picture - rethink required!

    Mark: This cannot be justified. Wolverhampton is a working class City, by out-pricing fans - especially kids - and the disabled you are losing a massive fan base. The City will suffer as loyal fans who were there in the lower divisions going for a beer pre and post match will not be able to afford such huge price increases. I am not renewing my season ticket.

    Simon: As a season ticket holder for over 20 years and a single parent, I was delighted last season that my three children were able to join me in my passion for Wolves. I was just able to pay £1000 that all four season tickets required. With the increase I’m going to struggle. Did they think about single parents? No. Increase it in stages. Give us time to plan.

    John: My first game was in 1954 and after 70 years as a supporter your morals have forced me out. Not only obscene increases considering the cost of living but particularly for children. Boring football for three years and all good players sold.

    Simon: My father and I can’t afford to renew our season tickets. I’ve been going since 1996 and my dad has been going since the 70’s. Let’s hope the fans show some solidarity and boycott the season tickets, or at least merchandise and food/drink from the ground. Which is also extortionate.

    Laura: The club is the heartbeat of this City. Many fans already make sacrifices in order to afford their tickets but now the monthly direct debit on an adult season ticket would be more than my gas bill. The club are pricing out families and those on fixed incomes, such as disabled supporters. I can just about afford a new ticket but I won't buy one.

  13. Price rises 'crucial' to 'compete'published at 09:05 3 June

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    Wolves claim ticket price increases are “crucial” to the club achieving its goals in the Premier League.

    The club has faced criticism from supporters for price hikes in recent weeks. Fans spoke on BBC Radio WM’s Football Phone-In about 17% increases for some season tickets, while one junior category rose 176%. A prominent fan group called for a boycott of purchases.

    In response, Wolves have pointed to a club review of prices across the Premier League which has allowed for comparisons to be made.

    “This year, the review showed that our adult prices were lower than most, while junior prices were among the lowest in the league," the club wrote in a fan Q&A, external.

    "To align more closely with comparable clubs, we decided to increase prices. The adjustment this season means that minimal increases, or even price freezes, will be possible in subsequent seasons.”

    Wolves said the club “aimed to compare ourselves alongside clubs with similar stadium sizes and sporting achievements”.

    The club added: “No club has an inherent right to be in the Premier League, but our consistent performance demonstrates that currently we belong among the top tier teams. Benchmarking ourselves amongst teams who have a similar recent sporting history reflects our commitment to maintaining and enhancing our competitiveness in the Premier League.

    “As we enter our seventh consecutive season in the Premier League, our aim is to continue to compete at the highest level. This ticket revenue increase is a crucial step in achieving these goals and continuing to compete with our peers in the league.”

    What do you think? Are price hikes to improve the club's competitive position acceptable? Tell us here, external

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