AliousWolves Eye En-Nesyri as Cunha Replacement After £62.5m Exit – Pereira’s Attack Overhaul Begins
Wolverhampton Wanderers are preparing for a transformative summer under new head coach Vítor Pereira as they navigate a challenging start to the transfer window ahead of his first full season in charge.
Already, the squad has suffered two significant setbacks. Star forward Matheus Cunha has made a high-profile switch to Manchester United after they activated his £62.5 million release clause. Meanwhile, standout left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri is heavily tipped to complete a move to Manchester City following an exceptional season at Molineux.
Despite Pereira’s desire to retain his key players, Wolves have already seen their squad depleted, putting pressure on the club’s recruitment team to respond with quality reinforcements.
To replace Ait-Nouri, Wolves are reportedly monitoring Clement Bischoff. However, filling the void left by Cunha—who netted 27 goals across all Premier League competitions since the 2023/24 season—poses a far greater challenge, especially amid tight financial constraints.
One potential solution has surfaced in the form of Moroccan striker **Youssef En-Nesyri**. Spanish outlet *AS* reports that current club Fenerbahce are open to offers for the prolific forward, who racked up an impressive 30 goals during the 2024/25 season, including a standout performance against Manchester United in the Europa League.
The 28-year-old, who joined Fenerbahce from Sevilla, has proven his goalscoring prowess across La Liga and the Turkish Super Lig. With an asking price of around £33 million—though potentially negotiable—En-Nesyri could present Wolves with a rare opportunity to secure a reliable, high-output striker on the market.
Given the difficulty in finding a direct replacement for Cunha’s productivity, En-Nesyri’s arrival would represent a major coup. His consistent scoring record at both club and international levels could be exactly what Wolves need to remain competitive in the post-Cunha era.
Wolves fans have already witnessed success with strikers transitioning from La Liga—Jørgen Strand Larsen, who joined after a prolific season with Celta Vigo, had a record-breaking debut campaign. Notably, even Larsen was outscored by En-Nesyri during their time in Spain, further underlining the Moroccan’s striking credentials.
With Pereira in urgent need of firepower to keep Wolves moving forward, securing a proven finisher like En-Nesyri might just be the bold move needed to reinvigorate the club’s attacking ambitions.
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