Wolverhampton Wanderers' summer transfer planning is underway, with the latest reports linking the club to Coventry City striker Ellis Simms. Our analysis of the past seven days shows the club has been tied to five possible arrivals and four potential exits. Below is the latest news on the most important of these transfer rumours.
Ellis Simms
On Friday, Telegraph journalist John Percy reported that Wolves are targeting Coventry City's English striker Ellis Simms. The report adds that manager Rob Edwards prioritises signing British talent for the club's Championship campaign. However, the deal is considered difficult as the Sky Blues may not wish to sell the 25-year-old forward, who scored 13 goals in 43 games last season. West Ham United have also been reported as being interested in Simms.
Jordan James
Manager Rob Edwards is prioritising British talent and, according to reports on Friday, has identified Jordan James as a target. The 21-year-old Welsh international had a successful individual season on loan at Leicester City from Rennes. Wolves recognise a deal will be difficult due to competition to sign him, with Leeds and Villarreal also believed to be monitoring the midfielder, who is likely to leave Rennes this summer.
Couhaib Driouech
It was reported on Friday that Wolverhampton are monitoring PSV's 24-year-old Moroccan-Dutch winger Couhaib Driouech. Other interested clubs are said to include Club Brugge, Royal Antwerp FC, NEC and a Spanish club. Driouech is not a regular starter at PSV, where he has three years left on his contract, and the club reportedly do not wish to sell him.
Kjell Scherpen
According to a report from Fabrizio Romano on Thursday, goalkeeper Kjell Scherpen is expected to move this summer and leave Union St Gilloise. The Dutch keeper, who was linked to Wolves in January, won the Belgian Cup and the Golden Glove for most clean sheets last season. There is also reported interest from Italian, German and English clubs.
Solly March
According to TEAMTalk on Tuesday, Wolverhampton Wanderers are among several clubs interested in signing 31-year-old English winger Solly March. March is expected to leave Brighton on a free transfer this summer when his contract expires. The same report indicates that interest also comes from Ipswich Town, Coventry City, Newcastle United, Everton, Nottingham Forest, Crystal Palace, and West Ham United.
Jackson Tchatchoua
Following the club's relegation to the Championship, Jackson Tchatchoua might leave Wolverhampton this summer, according to a report on Monday. Multiple Italian clubs are said to be interested, with Torino FC considered the primary club pursuing the right-back. A loan with an option to buy is reportedly under consideration.
Nasser Djiga
Talk of a potential permanent stay at Rangers for Nasser Djiga could be ended by the club pursuing a rival centre-back target, according to reports on Sunday. It was noted that discussion about the Wolverhampton Wanderers loanee staying permanently has diminished recently following a poor end to the season for the player. A specific poor performance in the most recent trip to Parkhead could reportedly end the 23-year-old's hopes of an extension.
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