Wolves fans will fear the worst ahead of the summer, even if Vitor Pereira clinches Premier League survival this term.
A flood of transfer activity is anticipated as interest continues to increase in some of their best players, most notably Matheus Cunha.
In January, Cunha signed a new Wolves contract to keep him at Molineux until the summer by inserting a £62.5 million release clause in his contract.
The 25-year-old looks certain to depart as big clubs chase a transfer for Cunha, and he isn’t the only one catching the eye with his performances.
Wolves wing-back Rayan Ait-Nouri is being targeted by several clubs. The Algerian has transformed into one of the division’s best in his position.
Supporters will worry that the 23-year-old will join Cunha by jumping ship, although one club may have cooled their interest in him.
Liverpool want Milos Kerkez as a Rayan Ait-Nouri alternative
Liverpool have been linked with Ait-Nouri for a while. He’s been seen as a genuine contender to replace Andy Robertson at left-back, with Jamie Carragher lauding Ait-Nouri as ‘real quality’.
But, in a market that is saturated with brilliant wing-back options, the Reds also have their eyes on another target, and that is good news for Wolves.
According to The Telegraph, Arne Slot is interested in Bournemouth left-back Milos Kerkez, who has caught the eye during the Cherries’ incredible campaign.
The 21-year-old has two goals and four assists to his name in the league and has been valued at upwards of £40 million.
Interestingly, Richard Hughes is responsible for the transfer activity at Liverpool, and he was working for Bournemouth when they signed Kerkez for £15 million in 2023.
Perhaps this could work in Slot’s favour when negotiating a deal for the Hungarian, while handing Wolves a boost in their hopes of keeping At-Nouri.
Hugo Bueno is a ready-made Ait-Nouri replacement
Although Pereira will want to keep one of his star talents, he also has to prepare for the possibility of him departing.
Fortunately for the Portuguese, there’s already a ready-made replacement waiting for Ait-Nouri, and that is Hugo Bueno.
Bueno is starring for Feyenoord in the Champions League, but the 22-year-old has shown the attacking threat and potential to replace the Algerian.
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The Spaniard has four assists in 22 appearances this term and also ranks in the top 6% of defenders across Europe for progressive carries and the top 7% for successful take-ons, evincing his qualities going forward.
Bueno could save Wolves millions this summer if Ait-Nouri departs, and even if he doesn’t, he will be challenging for a starting place.