Vitor Pereira and Wolves are going to be in for a busy summer.
With Premier League survival now virtually guaranteed, the Wolves manager can begin looking ahead to next season as he attempts to build on his excellent start at Molineux.
While Matheus Cunha’s future is uncertain, there is hope that several other members of Wolves’ first team can be persuaded to remain at the club.
Indeed, Pereira has given the go-ahead to push for one player in particular to be given new terms and extend his stay beyond the coming summer.
Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images
Photo by Wolverhampton Wanderers FC/Wolves via Getty Images
Vitor Pereira wants Nelson Semedo to stay at Wolves
Portuguese outlet O Jogo has reported that Periera and the Wolves owners have not given up hope of extending Nelson Semedo’s stay at Wolves.
The 31-year-old is out of contract at Molineux at the end of the season, although Semedo has spoken positively about his Wolves future in previous interviews.
However, Semedo is attracting interest from Benfica, with former Wolves manager Bruno Lage coy on his side’s interest in the right-back.
Amid this interest, and as reported by O Jogo, Wolves look set to offer Semedo a new deal.
Yet whether the Portugal international wants a change of scenery or is happy to extend his stay with the club remains to be seen.
Nelson Semedo’s stats at Wolves
Semedo is one of the current squad’s longest-serving players, having been with the Old Gold since signing in the summer of 2020.
Despite five different managers being in charge of the club during that time, he has been an ever-present.
Season Appearances Goals Assists
2024/25 32 0 5
2023/24 41 1 1
2022/23 41 0 2
2021/22 28 1 1
2020/21 35 1 1.
Nelson Semedo’s stats for Wolves in all competitions
Indeed, he has made 28 Premier League appearances this season alone, including starting in each of Wolves’ last four games as Pereira’s side won each to climb away from the drop zone.
Moreover, his form for Wolves over the years has earned him repeated call-ups to his national team, Semedo having made 42 appearances for Portugal across his career.
Despite his age, the defender clearly still has a lot to offer the club, meaning if a deal can be done to keep him at the club, it should be made.
Wolves travel to Manchester United on Sunday looking to extend their winning Premier League run to five on the bounce.
After Wolves beat Manchester United 2-0 in December at Molineux, a win at Old Trafford would also see the club complete a league double over Ruben Amorim’s side, something Wolves haven’t done for 45 years.
Chris Sutton predicts ‘miserable’ afternoon for Man United
Speaking to BBC Sport ahead of the weekend’s action, Sutton was complimentary of Wolves’ form under Pereira.
The former Premier League winner said: ‘Wolves have already beaten Manchester United once this season and, on current form, they are favourites this time too.
“Vitor Pereira’s side are flying with four straight wins, and we know how inconsistent United are.”
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