AliousWolves Plot Double Championship Raid as “Elite Duo” Light Up Transfer Watchlist Ahead of Summer Overhaul
Wolves are setting the wheels in motion for a potentially transformative summer transfer window, with inside sources revealing that the club is closely monitoring two standout Championship stars as part of their recruitment strategy.
With manager Vitor Pereira preparing for a pivotal 2025/26 campaign, the Molineux hierarchy knows significant squad investment is needed. Sporting director Matt Hobbs is already laying the groundwork, scouring not just international markets like Brazil and Turkey, but also honing in on domestic talent with Premier League potential.
Among those catching the club’s attention is Sunderland’s Dennis Cirkin. The 23-year-old left-back, widely regarded as one of the Championship’s finest in his position, is firmly on Wolves’ radar. Transfer insider Graeme Bailey confirmed Wolves’ growing interest, noting that several top-flight clubs are watching Cirkin closely as he continues to impress in England’s second tier.
With Rayan Ait-Nouri attracting serious interest from top-six Premier League clubs, Wolves could face a defensive reshuffle. Though replacements like Rodrigo Gomes and returning loanee Hugo Bueno are in line, the addition of Cirkin would reinforce Pereira’s options on the left.
But the Black Cats talent pool hasn’t just produced one target—Wolves are also tracking Trai Hume. The right-back has had a standout campaign in Sunderland’s promotion push and is seen as a long-term option to strengthen the opposite flank.
Whether Wolves make formal moves for either or both players remains to be seen, but current scouting activity signals genuine intent to add proven EFL quality to their evolving squad. The club’s early planning hints at a proactive window—one where domestic stars could play a key role in Pereira’s vision.
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