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Wolves Receive Encouraging Signal in £8.5m Transfer Chase – Geubbels’ Father Hints at Exit as Pereira Eyes Cheaper Alternative to Guessand
Wolverhampton Wanderers may have just received a fresh boost in their pursuit of French forward Willem Geubbels, as the player’s father and agent publicly hinted at a possible summer exit from Swiss side St. Gallen — potentially clearing the path for Vitor Pereira to make a formal move.
As Wolves look to replenish their attacking ranks following the confirmed departures of Matheus Cunha and Pablo Sarabia, more exits may yet follow. Both Goncalo Guedes and Hwang Hee-chan have uncertain futures at Molineux, with neither ruling out a move away this window.
Although Wolves are on the verge of unveiling Spanish playmaker Fer Lopez — who completed his medical on Wednesday — the club’s priority remains adding a dedicated striker to provide depth and competition for Jorgen Strand Larsen.
Among the names on Wolves’ radar is 22-year-old Willem Geubbels, who has quietly revived his career at Swiss club St. Gallen after struggling for consistency at AS Monaco. Since joining in 2023, Geubbels has managed a respectable return of 27 goals and eight assists in 92 appearances. His performances have started attracting wider interest, including from Wolves — and now his camp may be opening the door to a move.
In an interview relayed by *L’Équipe*, Geubbels’ father — who also represents him — dropped a subtle but telling hint about the player’s future:
**“We had a project with St. Gallen, and after two and a half years, I think the contract is fulfilled. Should he leave this summer or next year? We’ll discuss it respectfully and in the best interests of all parties involved if a change should occur.”**
This measured but suggestive statement seems to contradict St. Gallen’s sporting director, who recently claimed:
**“The club is counting on Willem in the future. He’s an important player who still has two years left on his contract.”**
However, the tone from Geubbels’ camp sounds more like an invitation for suitors — particularly Wolves — to make their move.
With reports that Wolves have hesitated over the high price tag attached to another forward target, Evann Guessand, Geubbels could now be viewed as a more attainable alternative. The Frenchman is reportedly valued at around £8.5 million — substantially cheaper than Guessand, making him a more feasible option for a club that has long relied on identifying value in the transfer market.
Wolves have built a reputation for acquiring young talent at modest fees and developing them into high-value assets — and Geubbels may be the latest name to fit that mold.
As Pereira reshapes the squad for his first full Premier League campaign, the situation around Geubbels is now one to watch closely. If Wolves move quickly, they may be able to secure an under-the-radar deal that could pay dividends in the long term — especially if the player’s own camp is quietly encouraging an exit.
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