Wolves fans are expecting big things this summer.
The club limped to a 10th place finish in 2021/22, having been well positioned to challenge for European football just a couple of months ago.
Wanderers choked, and there is a real sense of disappointment in the fanbase right now.
Some have even called for Bruno Lage to go.
But the manager has arguably not yet been properly backed by those above him. And he has shown enough to warrant a good level of investment.
This summer window is a huge one for Wolves.
The squad needs quite a few additions, with several players leaving.
John Ruddy and Fernando Marcal are already confirmed exits. Romain Saiss has again strongly suggested he’s moving on.
Ruben Neves could be sold for big-money, and the club could also cash in on Adama Traore.
And then a number of other players, like Leander Dendoncker, Raul Jimenez and Willy Boly have also been linked away.
There will be a lot to do, and it’s going to be a real test for Fosun and the board.
The wheels need to be in motion now, because other clubs are already getting to work.
It is hard not to look at the currently productivity of Aston Villa.
Earlier this week they completed a deal for Boubacar Kamara – a former Wolves transfer target.
And yesterday, they landed Diego Carlos from Sevilla.
Villa endured a disappointing season, but they are putting things in place early to ensure 2022/23 is a much better campaign for them.
As annoying as it is to say, that is exactly what Wolves need to be doing.
Wolves have to take a leaf out of Aston Villa’s book as fans await huge summer at Molineux
The nature of Wolves’ finish to the 2021/22 campaign has got to spring Fosun and the Wolves board into action.
Some fans are disgruntled right now, but one or two signings early doors can restore some optimism and faith. It would send a clear message that there is a desire to get Wolves in the best possible shape ahead of 2022/23.
Villa have just made two excellent additions to their squad in Kamara and Carlos. Both of these players would have been absolutely brilliant signings for Wolves at a combined £26 million (Carlos £26 million Sky Sports, and Kamara free).
Hopefully Wolves can soon respond with a couple of exciting transfers of their own.