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Wolves Submit Deals for Armstrong and Gomes on Deadline Day

Published 3 February 2026

Wolverhampton Wanderers pushed forward with key transfer moves on deadline day, submitting deal sheets for striker Adam Armstrong from Southampton and midfielder Angel Gomes from Marseille, as the club braces for a likely drop to the Championship.

The Midlands side, rooted to the bottom of the Premier League table with just one win and 18 points from safety after 20 games, finalized the sale of forward Jorgen Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace for a reported 43 million pounds plus 5 million in add-ons. The transaction provides Wolves with funds to rebuild ahead of what appears to be an inevitable relegation, having scored only 15 goals in league play this season. Strand Larsen's departure, initially valued at around 48 million pounds in earlier discussions, marks a significant exit for a player who had attracted interest from multiple clubs.

Armstrong's impending arrival addresses the void left in attack. The 28-year-old, whose contract with Southampton expires in less than 18 months, has recorded 11 goals and four assists in 29 Championship appearances this season. Wolves' proposal of 7 million pounds plus 2 million in potential add-ons was accepted after an initial bid was...

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