AliousWolves Plot Shock Free Transfer for Ex-Arsenal £72M Misfire as Pereira Eyes Proven La Liga Star to Power Summer Rebuild
Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly considering an audacious summer move for former Arsenal record-signing Nicolas Pépé – and the kicker? They may not have to spend a penny.
Under new manager Vitor Pereira, Wolves have surged out of relegation danger and now face the prospect of an exciting summer transfer window. With three games left in the current Premier League season, Pereira is already laying the groundwork for changes to his squad – and one surprising name has emerged on their radar.
According to *FootMercato*, Wolves are seriously evaluating a swoop for Villarreal winger Pépé. Once the subject of a blockbuster £72 million move to Arsenal from Lille in 2019, the Ivorian failed to live up to expectations in North London, netting 27 goals in 112 appearances. After a loan spell at Nice and a short stint at Turkish club Trabzonspor, the 29-year-old has since found form again in La Liga with Villarreal.
Now, Wolves see him as a low-cost, high-upside addition who could inject pace, flair, and experience into their front line. Given his contract situation, there’s growing speculation that Pépé could be secured without a transfer fee – a tantalizing prospect for the Midlands club.
Pereira is known to be keen on enhancing the attacking depth at his disposal, and Pépé’s resurgence in Spain may be enough to convince him the winger still has plenty to offer in England.
The speculation follows Wolves’ recent narrow 1-0 defeat to Manchester City, where Kevin De Bruyne’s goal sealed the win for the champions. Despite the result, Pereira praised his players’ unity and fight, noting that the team demonstrated the tactical discipline, spirit, and ambition he demands.
Now, attention turns to the summer rebuild – and the potential return of a familiar Premier League face in Nicolas Pépé could be one of the headline moves that signals Wolves’ new intent.
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