Wolves sign Jordan James on loan with buy option

Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Welsh international midfielder Jordan James from French club Rennes on a season-long loan, with an option to make the deal permanent for a total package valued at around £10 million. The move, confirmed on August 19, 2026, marks the 22-year-old's return to English football after a successful loan spell at Leicester City, where he was named the EFL Young Player of the Year.

James, who scored 11 goals in 34 Championship appearances for Leicester during the 2025-26 season, joins Wolves as their fourth summer signing. The club paid a loan fee of just under £1.3 million and holds an option to buy him permanently for approximately £8.6 million. Wolves reportedly beat competition from several other Championship sides, including West Ham, Burnley, and Middlesbrough, to secure the midfielder's signature. Executive chairman Nathan Shi highlighted James's motivation, stating, "After speaking to Jordan, it was clear he believes in our project and wants to be here, and we believe in him because he's a fantastic player."

Born in Hereford, James began his career at Birmingham City, making 95 senior appearances before transferring to Rennes...