Wolves prepare to cut huge squad in January

Wolves signed 13 players in the summer – 12 in a manic six-week spending frenzy after Fosun completed its £30million takeover of the club.

Funds will be available for Lambert to bring in key additions in January.

But Thelwell said he didn't envisage many new players being snapped up in the manner that Wolves did in the summer.

"I don't think we'll require a big turnover," he said.

"From my perspective we were very clear about identifying somebody who would not just come in and do exactly what they wanted, but felt they could come and work in a process and had a similar philosophy and style.

"Over hours and hours of conversations I feel we've got some synergy there.

"On that basis "I would hope there are lots of players that fit Paul's style. Inevitably what happens is there are some situations where that might not be the case. That's to be reviewed over time.

"There are some possibilities. Fosun have not changed their philosophy. They want to be promoted, the quicker the better.

"If we can do it this season that would be fantastic. If it's medium to long term and they have to dedicate finances to that, that's what they'll do.

"January is a particularly difficult window as everybody knows. Time will tell in due course. If there's an opportunity to do that, Fosun will be supportive.

"In the last window a lot of players came in within a short space of time. That was probably Fosun thinking they felt they needed the bodies with the transfer window being organised slightly differently, etc.

"Now they understand the English game and where we are as a club, fingers crossed it'll be a lot more settled."

Decisions will be made on whether all five of Wolves' current loanees stay until the end of the season.

Richard Stearman has only played twice since joining on deadline day from Fulham, while Ola John has appeared off the bench just three times.

And with Wolves having a squad the size of most Premier League clubs, it's expected there will be departures.

Thelwell added: "We can only pick 18 and on that basis, players want to play. I think it's pretty inevitable that some players who aren't close to the 18 may want to do something different, or we may want to do something different with them,

"Who they are remains to be seen, once Paul has had a chance to get his feet under the table.

"I'm sure for the next window, now there's been a period of learning, it should be a lot more structured and stable.

"I'm sure there'll be funds available to improve the group should we need it."