Wolves Join Transfer Battle with Leeds for €10m-Rated “Future Star”
Wolverhampton Wanderers have entered the race to sign an exciting young talent, with Leeds United also in pursuit. According to reports, the player in question is being viewed as a potential future star, and his current club has already named their price.
Wolves Enter the Market Following High-Profile Departures
After a season of ups and downs, Wolves are heading into the summer transfer window with a clear sense of purpose. The Midlands club has already lost two of their key players — Matheus Cunha, who completed a high-profile move to Manchester United, and Rayan Aït-Nouri, who has joined Premier League champions Manchester City.
While losing such influential figures will undoubtedly be a blow for head coach Vítor Pereira, their departures have injected much-needed funds into the club. That financial flexibility allows Wolves to stay compliant with Profit and Sustainability Regulations (PSR) while actively strengthening their squad.
Premier League-Experienced Targets on the Radar
Wolves have been linked with several names in recent weeks as they look to revamp their squad. Targets like Gerard Martin and Evann Guessand have emerged, but the club is also exploring more familiar territory — players with Premier League experience. One such name is Yegor Yarmolyuk of Brentford.
The Ukrainian midfielder has caught the attention of Wolves, but his club are reportedly reluctant to let him go, especially with the expected exits of head coach Thomas Frank and star forward Bryan Mbeumo. Despite that, Brentford have named their asking price for Yarmolyuk: £25 million.
Meanwhile, West Ham United defender Ben Johnson — set to leave the London club at the end of June after five seasons — is also on Wolves’ radar. With Nélson Semedo expected to depart on a free transfer, Johnson could provide important depth and versatility in defense. Wolves are not alone in their pursuit, however, as Everton and Leeds are also monitoring the situation.
Willem Geubbels: Wolves Eye a Rising Talent
In addition to looking for domestic reinforcements, Wolves are casting their net abroad — and one name catching their eye is Willem Geubbels, a striker currently playing for Swiss outfit St. Gallen. According to Foot Mercato, Wolves have joined Leeds United, Southampton, and Sheffield United in tracking the 23-year-old forward.
Geubbels, who was once heralded as a “future star” by U23 talent scout Antonio Mango, has enjoyed a breakthrough season in Switzerland. After joining St. Gallen from AS Monaco on a free transfer in January 2023, the French forward has steadily grown into a key figure at the club. His most recent campaign saw him net 14 league goals — his best return to date.
That form has not gone unnoticed. Interest is reportedly growing across Europe, with clubs from Germany and the Netherlands also keeping tabs on the striker. As a result, St. Gallen have placed a €10 million price tag — around £8.5 million — on their rising star.
Risk and Reward: Could Geubbels Be the Next Hidden Gem?
Geubbels would certainly represent something of a gamble. Despite his strong 2024/25 season, he has yet to prove himself in one of Europe’s top leagues and hasn’t always been a consistent scorer in the past. However, the raw talent is there. His pace, technique, and movement suggest a player with untapped potential — and under the right guidance and system, he could thrive.
With Matheus Cunha now at Manchester United, Wolves are in urgent need of a new striker who can lead the line and bring goals to the team. While Geubbels may not be a proven Premier League name just yet, he could follow the path of several successful imports who’ve made the transition from less competitive leagues into English football with great success.
Given the modest fee relative to Premier League standards, the move could prove to be a bargain if the Frenchman continues to develop. It’s now up to Wolves to decide whether they want to take the leap and bring him to Molineux — or risk losing him to a rival like Leeds.