Wolves moved to strengthen the squad on deadline day, securing Angel Gomes and Adam Armstrong as Rob Edwards responded to a difficult Premier League season and growing relegation concerns, shortly after Wolves agreed a deal that could reach 48m for Jorgen Strand Larsen’s move to Crystal Palace.
Armstrong joined from Southampton in a permanent transfer worth 7m, signing a three-and-a-half-year contract that ties the forward to Molineux beyond this campaign, after scoring 11 Championship goals for Southampton earlier in the current season.
England international Gomes arrived from Marseille on loan until the end of the season, with Wolves inserting an option to make the deal permanent, giving Edwards extra creativity in midfield after the departure
of Jorgen Strand Larsen and concerns about squad depth.
Gomes developed in Manchester United’s academy and played 10 senior matches at Old Trafford before moving to Ligue 1, where the midfielder had spells with Lille and Marseille and also spent a loan period with Portuguese club Boavista.
The 25-year-old has won four caps for England and featured 20 times for Marseille across all competitions this season, yet Gomes has not started a Ligue 1 game since November, which opened the door for Wolves to secure the loan move and potential future transfer.
"I'm delighted, really excited, he said about signing Gomes. He's young, but he's experienced now, he's got a lot of games behind him. Everything that he brings, his intensity, his energy, his enthusiasm for football, we want him to bring all of that. He's got bags of quality, so I'm looking forward to seeing him integrate into the group. "
"I've got a really good relationship with Angelwe go back quite a long way now. He is abrilliant, technical player, and he's got a great brain. He gives us real quality in that midfield area. " Edwards also stressed that discussions with Gomes had been continuing for several weeks before the deal completed.
"He and I have been speaking for the last few weeks. I explained what we wanted to do and that we would love to have him here and how he can help us. He's really excited to get playing in England, and it's really exciting for us to have someone who's hungry to be here and wants to show everyone how good is. "
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Adam Armstrong impact within Wolves transfers strategy
Attention also turned to Armstrong, whose arrival gives Wolves another option in attack after Jorgen Strand Larsen’s sale, with Edwards highlighting the forward’s work rate, competitive edge and finishing ability as important qualities during a tense battle near the bottom of the Premier League.
"Adam's really excited to be here, added Edwards. He's a competitor and he's got something about him that we need now. He was really keen to come and join Wolves, and wants to play for Wolves, so it's a really good day for the club getting him in. He's someone I've admired for a long, long time. He's a really good footballer, a goal threat and a goalscorer. "
Wolves now turn focus back to the league, aiming to respond after consecutive defeats against Manchester City and Bournemouth, with Chelsea visiting Molineux on Saturday before Wolves travel to face Nottingham Forest on 11 February in matches that could prove important for survival hopes.
