Brazil forward Matheus Cunha said his “dream” had become a reality after completing a £63m move to Manchester United. United activated a release clause in Cunha’s Wolves contract this month. The deal, which was subject to a visa and a medical, has now been completed. Cunha has signed a five-year contract, with the option of...
Manchester City have signed Wolves left-back Rayan Ait-Nouri for £31m. The 24-year-old Algeria defender has signed a contract until 2030 and is available for the group stage of the Club World Cup. City begin their campaign in the newly-expanded tournament against Moroccan club Wydad AC on 18 June. Ait-Nouri joined Wolves in a £14.9m deal...
Former Wolves coach Edu Rubio, who worked with Ait-Nouri during the 2022-23 season His technical competency, his ability and skill in tight areas – keeping the ball close to his feet – give him the opportunity to fit perfectly into Pep Guardiola’s possession-based play. He can also dribble with speed, to get the team up...
Manchester City boss Pep Guardiola has put Rayan Ait-Nouri at the top of his list to solve his side’s problematic left-back spot. City have been operating without a specialist left-back since Benjamin Mendy left. He made his last appearance for the club in August 2021. Oleksandr Zinchenko, Joao Cancelo and Josko Gvardiol are among the...
While Liverpool, Arsenal, Manchester City, Chelsea, Newcastle and Tottenham are all planning for next season’s Champions League, United are unable to offer new recruits any European football – let alone a place in Europe’s premier club competition. Indeed, it is now more than three years since United last played a Champions League knockout tie. Despite...
Wolves are set to reject Manchester United’s proposal to pay Matheus Cunha’s £62.5m release clause over five years. BBC Sport understands Wolves expect United to honour the clause, which requires the full fee for the Brazil forward to be paid in three instalments during a two-year period. Talks are ongoing and the transfer is still...
Well-placed sources have indicated that they will be required to pay the full amount by the end of the 2026-27 campaign. The first £20.8m will be paid upon purchase and the second instalment at the end of next season, with the final amount due in the summer of 2027. Cunha has made 92 appearances since...
Crystal Palace manager Oliver Glasner heaped praise on his squad after beating Wolves 4-2 on Tuesday. The result saw the Eagles achieve their highest ever Premier League points tally, to go alongside winning their first ever major trophy in the FA Cup on Saturday. MATCH REPORT: Nketiah scores twice as Palace beat Wolves Available to...
Wolves head coach Vitor Pereira laments an error-laden performance from his side after they “gifted” four goals to Crystal Palace in a 4-2 defeat at Selhurst Park. Read full article at source...
Wolves Women say they will apply for a licence to play in the Women’s second tier on an annual basis after players said their ultimately unsuccessful battle for promotion was “all for nothing”. Last month Wolves went into the final day of the season with a chance of promotion to the Championship, only for players...
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira says his team played “without intelligence” and failed to control their match against Brighton, which they lost 2-0. Read full article at source...
De Bruyne’s final home game will come against Bournemouth on 20 May, with away matches to play at Southampton and Fulham. And he can ensure a dream ending if City beat Crystal Palace in the FA Cup final at Wembley. “Maybe he is still good enough to play here,” said former Manchester City defender Micah...
The down-to-earth philosophy comes from Pereira’s upbringing. Growing up on the coast in Espinho, 10 miles south of Porto, he recalls the harsh conditions he endured which have shaped him. “It was a very humble village with fishermen and we grew up on the street,” he said. “Fighting together, fighting for the space. Competing and...
Players from Wolves Women say their ultimately unsuccessful battle for promotion was “all for nothing” as the club had already decided not to apply to compete in the Women’s Championship. Wolves won their final match of the Women’s Premier Division North season against Liverpool Feds 6-0 but finished three points off champions Nottingham Forest. They...
Wolves manager Vitor Pereira speaks to BBC Sport’s Kelly Somers about life in England, foward Matheus Cunha and enjoying a drink with fans after a game. Watch Football Focus on Saturday at 12:00 BST on BBC One, BBC iPlayer and the BBC Sport website & app. Available to UK users only. Read full article at...