Wolves to avoid FFP punishment after £140m summer sales

Wolves strategically sold players worth £140 million in the summer to avoid future punishment by the Premier League.

In an effort to protect themselves from potential sanctions for breaking Profit and Sustainability rules (previously known as Financial Fair Play), Wolves took decisive action and let seventeen players go.

While Everton faces the possibility of points deduction for an alleged breach of the regulations, Wolves are confident that their squad exodus will ensure they escape any Premier League charges.

Insider sources reveal that failure to raise approximately £90 million this summer could have put Wolves in serious trouble next year. Notable departures include Ruben Neves, Raul Jimenez, Nathan Collins, and Conor Coady. Head coach Julen Lopetegui also resigned before the start of the season.

Wolves successfully exceeded their target after selling Portuguese midfielder Matheus Nunes to champions Manchester City for £53 million.

Currently, Wolves remain under temporary restrictions and will refrain from major spending in the January transfer window. They are in the critical final 12 months of a three-year cycle to comply with P&S rules. According to Premier League regulations, financial misconduct occurs if a club makes an adjusted loss of over £105 million within a three-year period.

Gary O’Neil, the manager, has made acquiring a “No 9” forward a top priority, allowing £44 million signing Matheus Cunha to play a flexible role in the front three, as originally planned by the club.

In the final days of the summer transfer window, Southampton’s Che Adams was considered, and Wolves may revisit the idea of signing him. However, it appears that Wolves are no longer interested in Salernitana’s Boulaye Dia.

Wolves have no intention of selling any more first-team regulars, as star player Pedro Neto recently committed to the club. Goalkeeper Jose Sa has also signed a new contract, and negotiations have begun with defender Hugo Bueno for fresh terms.

Under the management of Gary O’Neil, Wolves are currently unbeaten in their last five league games. O’Neil has impressed the club hierarchy since his appointment in August.

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