Wolves sign Tchatchoua from Verona

Wolves add Jackson Tchatchoua to strengthen the wing and set sights on more signings while rivals chase targets.

Wolves sign Tchatchoua from Verona on five-year deal

Wolves have signed Jackson Tchatchoua from Hellas Verona for about £10m on a five-year contract. The Belgium-born Cameroon defender operates mainly as a right wing-back and arrives after two Serie A seasons. He set the pace last season in Italy, clocking 36.3km/h, and is seen as a replacement for Nelson Semedo, who left Wolves for Fenerbahce after turning down a new contract.

Pereira says the club plans at least two more signings this window, aiming to add a forward and a midfielder. The piece notes Jørgen Strand Larsen is on Newcastle United’s shortlist but not for sale, and that Strand Larsen joined Wolves permanently in July for about £23m after scoring 14 league goals on loan at Celta Vigo. The wider market shows Newcastle pursuing forwards as they seek alternatives to other targets, while West Ham explore midfield options amid budget constraints and changing wage bills. The transfer activity across clubs underlines a crowded market where price and opportunity collide as teams bid to remain competitive.

Wolves are showing a clear strategy: strengthen a wing-back role with pace and energy while keeping a watchful eye on the market for two additional players. The move for Tchatchoua signals a willingness to invest in younger talent, but the surrounding chatter about Strand Larsen and other targets reveals the fragility of a plan built in a crowded market. The club’s challenge is balancing ambition with budget, especially as rivals in the same window pursue similar names and inflated fees. The coming weeks will test whether Pereira can translate signals of intent into tangible depth without overextending the wage bill.

Highlights

The transfer window is shaping up as a test of clubs' budgets and nerve, more than a display of star power.