Rob Edwards to target three types of players ahead of Wolves’ summer transfer window

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Championship football looks likely for Wolves next season – and Rob Edwards is already preparing for the next transfer window

It’s been an awful season for Wolves, although there have been some encouraging signs recently

Preparation for what comes next has already begun. Wolves simply cannot afford to wait until May before shaping the next squad.

That reality has pushed attention towards the summer window earlier than many supporters might expect. The planning taking place now will determine how quickly Wolves can rebuild once the season ends.

The most revealing detail is that Rob Edwards is already directly involved in those discussions. Recruitment meetings are underway as the club begins shaping the structure of its next squad.

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Rob Edwards wants fast and proactive summer at Wolves with three types of signings on the agenda

According to the Telegraph, Edwards has already joined recruitment meetings and wants the club to move quickly so the squad can be assembled before pre-season training.

This reflects the scale of the rebuild Wolves are facing. A relegated side cannot afford a slow or reactive transfer window, especially if the aim is to bounce straight back.

As everyone knows, the Championship is relentless, and a very difficult league to get out of. Squads that begin the campaign settled often gain an early advantage.

Managers rely heavily on the weeks of pre-season to explore tactical structures and player combinations.

Edwards understands that assembling the group early allows that process to begin immediately.

Apparently, he is keen to target a mixture of signings:

• Homegrown players
• Emerging young talents
• Overseas signings

The mistake Edwards made at Luton that he wants to avoid with Wolves

Edwards has been in this position before, having experienced relegation with Luton.

With the Hatters, it was felt that he was too loyal to certain players when they were rebuilding, and that not enough changes were made.

The poor recruitment decisions saw Luton suffer back-to-back relegations.

As per the Telegraph, Edwards is very keen to avoid making the same mistake with Wolves.

Edwards is therefore likely to show more ruthlessness, as he seeks to prepare the Old Gold as best he can for an immediate return to the top-flight.