Wolves Pursuit of Aaron Cresswell Heats Up
Wolves Eye Premier League Veteran Aaron Cresswell
Wolves are on the cusp of completing a significant signing in this transfer window. The club has identified West Ham’s experienced left-back Aaron Cresswell as a vital piece in the puzzle for the upcoming season.
Cresswell’s Transfer Saga
The Price Tag
Sources have told Football Insider that Aaron Cresswell’s transfer to Wolves has become a complex affair. West Ham is holding out for a £4 million fee, but Wolves initially made a £2.5 million offer. However, the Midlands club is eager to enhance their bid and close this deal.
West Ham and Bournemouth coaches wanted to join Gary O’Neil’s Wolves management team
Wolverhampton Wanderers news from BirminghamLive as the club prepares for the appointment of Gary O’Neil as manager
Mark Robson and Tim Jenkins are among the coaches wanted to join Gary O’Neil in the new management team at Wolves.
O’Neil is set to be appointed Wolves boss, with an announcement possible today, as the club has moved quickly to replace Julen Lopetegui following his departure on Tuesday night. Lopetegui’s exit had been on the cards for some time, giving Wolves the chance to sound out potential replacements before settling on former Bournemouth manager O’Neil.
Jenkins, a former coach with Liverpool under 18s, joined Bournemouth in December 2022, joining O’Neil’s coaching staff following his appointment as permanent manager in the November. He had begun his career as an analyst at Derby County in 2001 and also worked at Forest Green Rovers before joining Liverpool in 2012. He was head of analysis in the academy before moving into more coaching work with the under-23s.
Mark Robson is under-21s lead coach at West Ham United. The former Hammers midfielder returned to the club in 2021 having been assistant manager at Peterborough United. He had previously worked in development football with the FA and been under-23s head coach at Norwich City and Charlton.
Lopetegui’s departure, along with his staff, has left vacancies with the new season less than a week away. Wolves play their opening fixture on Monday when they are away to Manchester United (8pm).
O’Neil got his first break as a manager last August when he took over at Bournemouth after Scott Parker was sacked four games into the new season. The 40 year old defied expectations by leading the Cherries to safety and a 15th -placed finish. However, he lost his job in June when the club appointed Andoni Iraola.
