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As the initial phase of the summer transfer market nears its conclusion, Wolverhampton Wanderers have already bid farewell to numerous key squad members from their first-team setup.
The most significant exits have undoubtedly been **Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri**. Cunha secured a move to Manchester United in a deal worth £62.5 million, while Manchester City acquired Ait-Nouri’s services for £33.7 million—a figure many Wolves supporters considered inadequate compensation.
The Molineux club recently published their player retention decisions, with Pablo Sarabia’s departure confirmed following his contract expiration, alongside **Craig Dawson**, who had been excluded from training sessions under Vitor Pereira’s management.
Goncalo Guedes appears destined for the exit door next, with Brazilian outfit Flamengo reportedly pursuing his signature, while **Fabio Silva**—valued at £25 million—has captured attention from multiple European clubs. Additionally, Wolves are seeking just £3 million for **Tommy Doyle’s** services.
Amid this extensive summer restructuring, striker **Sasa Kalajdzic** was widely anticipated to seek pastures new, but recent developments suggest a permanent departure is no longer being considered.
Kalajdzic Faces Potential Temporary Exit from Molineux
The Austrian forward has endured tremendous misfortune since his £15 million arrival at Wolves in 2022. **Two anterior cruciate ligament injuries have limited him to merely 14 appearances across three seasons**.
His most recent setback occurred during a temporary stint with Eintracht Frankfurt in 2024, with Kalajdzic only resuming full training activities in May 2025.
While Wolves supporters were delighted to witness the 27-year-old’s return to action following his injury nightmare, uncertainty now surrounds his immediate future at the club.
Given his extensive injury troubles, **a loan arrangement appears the most probable outcome** for Kalajdzic, according to transfer correspondent **Charlie Gordon**.
The Daily Express reporter indicates that Besiktas, Werder Bremen, and Espanyol** are all exploring temporary deals for the towering striker, though a permanent transfer has been **’ruled out completely’** due to his problematic injury history.
Gordon further suggests that **Kalajdzic remaining at Molineux hasn’t been dismissed**, particularly as additional attacking reinforcement is needed to support **Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Analyzing Wolves’ Forward Department Options
**Strand Larsen represents the sole certainty** in the striking positions heading into the new campaign, having recently completed his permanent switch from Celta Vigo.
Beyond the Norwegian international, **no other attacking players are guaranteed to remain** at Molineux past the current transfer window, including Guedes, Hwang Hee-chan, and Kalajdzic himself.
This uncertainty makes **retaining Kalajdzic—previously described as ‘intelligent’ by Gary O’Neil**—a potentially shrewd decision until alternative options are secured.
**Pereira will be seeking competition for Strand Larsen**, or possibly a strike partner to operate alongside him in the attacking third. Perhaps Kalajdzic merits an opportunity to establish himself as a reliable backup option following his prolonged injury struggles.
The coming weeks will determine whether the Austrian can finally overcome his fitness setbacks and contribute meaningfully to Wolves’ attacking ambitions, or whether a temporary move elsewhere might better serve his rehabilitation and development.
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