Brazil forward Matheus Cunha, 25, is keen to move to a bigger club despite signing a new Wolves contract. (Football Insider), external
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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.
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Slobodan Maricic
Journalist, BBC Serbia
Image source, Getty ImagesWhen 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.
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 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?
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."
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.
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.
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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.
Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesMidfielder 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.
Nick Mashiter
BBC Sport football news reporter
Image source, Getty ImagesWolves' £10m bid for Red Star Belgrade defender Nasser Djiga has been accepted.
The Premier League strugglers want another centre-back having lost out on Kevin Danso to Tottenham. They had agreed terms with Danso but had two bids rejected by Ligue 1 side Lens.
Burkina Faso international Djiga, 22, looks set to move to Molineux and join Emmanuel Agbadou as a new centre-back after Agbadou moved from Reims for £16.6m earlier this month.
Fourth-bottom Wolves have conceded 52 goals this season, the third-worst defence in the league.
We asked you what would ensure you are satisfied this deadline day.
Here are some of your comments:
Steve: A central defender is paramount as missing out on Kevin Danso was criminal. That deal should have been wrapped up two weeks ago.
Stefan: At least a defender and an attacking midfielder. Players like Max Kilman and Morgan Gibbs-White, both of whom we sold.
Tony: We need a proven centre-half and a ball-winning midfielder who can tackle and play a pass. It's a shame we lost out to Spurs on Danso as he would have been the ideal centre half, but he got swayed by the bright lights of London.
BG: Stop chasing unrealistic targets, get business done early and back the manager. A centre-back now and a replacement for Matheus Cunha in the summer.
Chris: Further strength at the back and perhaps a defensive midfielder. We have goalscorers, now we need defensive options to keep clean sheets.
Mark: Ideally another defender as we need cover for any injuries. A must is a goalscorer because we create a lot but need to score more. We basically need an experienced finisher on the fringes at another Premier League club.
It's the last day of the winter transfer window and Premier League clubs have until 23:00 GMT to complete their business.
We'll bring you all the news, views, twists and turns as the clock ticks down to deadline.
Let's be realistic.
Instead of setting sights high only for dreams to get dashed, we want to know what the minimum requirement is for Wolves on deadline day.
Be as specific as possible and tell us what will ensure you are satisfied come 23:00 GMT on Monday.
Image source, Getty ImagesWe asked for your thoughts after Saturday's Premier League game between Wolves and Aston Villa.
Here are some of your comments:
Wolves fans
Jon: A huge performance and a huge three points - boy did we need that! I thought we may have blown our chances when we missed a couple of golden opportunities to make it 2-0 in the first half, but they dug in and showed character to withstand a lot of pressure in the second half. Onwards and upwards, we hope!
Mike: Excellent performance in the first half, where we should have scored three or four goals. It was backs to the wall in the second half, but we defended really well and Cunha took his chance really well at the end. The first goal was brilliant team play and we ripped Villa apart for 45 minutes.
Kevin: We rode our luck at times, but it was about time we had a dodgy VAR decision go in our favour. Onwards and upwards now.
Zuhaan: A good performance from Wolves. I've been impressed with the players after Vitor Pereira's arrival - they seem so much more committed. Cunha was great as usual. Of course, there is room for improvement and we need to finish our chances better. It's a shame that a new striker hasn't been brought in, but Guedes is a good player who I'm sure will adapt well.
Villa fans
Andrew: I've been supporting them for over 50 years and it's the same old, same old, same old. They can turn up for the big games but they are not able to perform consistently. It's nice to know Unai keeps thanking us for our support, but it's simple - we all want results. Let's get tough. If the current players can't do it then get some players who can.
Cassie: Champions League? More like the Championship, the way that Villa played. Wolves shielded the ball, making Villa chase the game, creating opportunities and they could have easily been 3-0 up at half-time. I hope Emery brings in reinforcements - more quality than quantity is needed. Wolves deserved the win.
Gary: Putting injuries aside, we looked passive and tired in the first half again. Wolves were aggressive and quick in the press during the first half and they closed us down and limited our opportunities in the second half. Another predictable and disappointing performance following a Champions League fixture. Credit to Wolves - they were a better team and deserved the three points.
Russell: Serious questions need asking about the mentality of some of these players. Another dire post-Champions League performance. Only having one fit centre-back is criminal and having to play our best midfielder out of position killed us. It didn't help that the officials and VAR were making it up as they went along. Serious business needs doing over the next two days.
Image source, Getty ImagesWolves forward Matheus Cunha has said "this is the moment to keep fighting" after signing a new four-and-a-half-year contract with the club.
"Of course, there was a lot of noise around what Matheus would do," the 25-year-old, who has been linked with a move away from Molineux in the past month, told Wolves' official website., external
"I used my heart to make this decision, more than anything. It was my passion. I love being here.
"I feel so good here, with the love the fans give to me and my family. I always go to the pitch and try to give back.
"Everyone wants something more for their career, but I feel this is the moment to keep fighting and show everyone what we have."
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Tottenham have moved ahead of Wolves in the race to sign Lens and Austria defender Kevin Danso, 26. (Talksport), external
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Marissa Thomas
BBC Sport journalist
Image source, Getty ImagesWolves were in desperate need of a win and they got it against Aston Villa.
Victory moved them out of the bottom three and two points clear of Leicester City who are 18th.
Perhaps just as important as the three points were the numerous gestures from an emotional Matheus Cunha both after his goal and at full-time.
The Brazil forward has been linked with a move away from Molineux, but at the final whistle he gestured to the home fans that he was staying, before repeatedly tapping his heart and kissing the Wolves badge.
In a final gesture, Cunha blew kisses in every direction before heading down the tunnel.
Manager Vitor Pereira spoke to Sky Sports about Cunha after the match and said: "He has this quality. A special player. He has the quality to get the ball alone and to create a goal.
"He's committed with us. He knows that in the future he can play for the best teams here in England but he's committed with us.
"He has the conscience that it's very important to leave the club, if he leaves the club, in the Premier League."
