Liam Keen comment: Wolves start shaping squad ahead of expected relegation

It has taken some time to get going but Wolves are now in the process of shaping their squad for next season.

Marshall Munetsi is set to complete a loan to Paris FC until the end of the season, while negotiations are ongoing for Emmanuel Agbadou to potentially make a permanent switch to Besiktas.

Both players arrived at the club this time last year - both for fees in the region of £15million - and now both are likely to depart if the deals can be done.

Above anything else, that shows how shambolic Wolves' recruitment has been in 2025.

In the summer, the signing of six players without a single minute of Premier League experience, while also selling Matheus Cunha and Rayan Ait-Nouri, tells the story of Wolves' decline.

In Munetsi and Agbadou, you have players with pros and cons, but players that ultimately are unlikely to drop into the Championship.

Wolves see this clear-out as an opportunity to recognise transfer failings and take the first steps in Rob Edwards' rebuild.

The head coach will need players that suit how he wants to play, aligned financially and strategically with the club's football leadership team, to build a squad capable of competing in the second tier in 2026/27.

Recouping as much money as possible from players that do not fit that is crucial and Wolves may need to go through some painful moments to achieve their ultimate goal.

It will open up some space for non-homegrown players to be signed this month, while Wolves will also be looking at homegrown talent and potentially players to make a difference to the team, atmosphere and culture now, with a view to continuing that next season.

The balance is very difficult to find, however, for a team destined for relegation and incomings are likely to drag into the later stages of the window.

The rebuild will be comprehensive and the turnover of players is expected to be high.

Some more than others are attracting interest and the big three of Joao Gomes, Andre and Jorgen Strand Larsen will not be Wolves players in the long-term.

Napoli and Atletico Madrid are considering a move for J.Gomes this month, alongside some Premier League clubs, and he will get a move eventually.

His desire to play in the World Cup for Brazil this summer could play a part in him getting a move before the window closes on February 2, but it remains to be seen if an offer comes in and whether Wolves play ball.

Andre is in a similar position and has suitors, while there is an effort behind the scenes from his representatives to get Jorgen Strand Larsen a move.

Wolves do not have to sell any of them this month, although a sale would aid their spending power.

However, if the right offer comes in and it means they can make more money now than moving them on in the summer, at least one of the big three could leave.

For Edwards, he needs to start putting his plan together for the players he can trust in the Championship and finding the balance between that, and not seeming to wave the white flag this season, is not easy.