Wolves could move out of the relegation zone with victory over Fulham on Saturday.
Gary O’Neil takes his side to Craven Cottage as Premier League football gets back underway, having steered Wolves to a 2-0 win over Southampton last time out.
| Position | Team | Played | Won | Drawn | Lost | For | Against | Diff | Points |
| 19 |  |
11 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 27 | -11 | 6 |
It will take some effort to beat Fulham in west London, with the Cottagers currently sat seventh – just one point off third – after an excellent start to the season.
It could now become even harder for Wolves to pick up a positive result – amid doubts over Santiago Bueno.
Santiago Bueno a Doubt for Wolves’ Clash with Fulham
Wolves defender Santiago Bueno is in doubt for Saturday’s Premier League match against Fulham after returning from international duty with Uruguay carrying a minor injury, according to The Telegraph.
Bueno, who joined Wolves from Girona for £8.5m in August 2023, has been a pivotal figure for Gary O’Neil’s side, making five Premier League starts this season.
With Wolves already thin on options in central defense, Bueno’s potential absence could pose a significant challenge for O’Neil as the team looks to maintain stability at the back. The club will monitor his condition closely in the lead-up to the fixture.
Wolves Regret Lack of Defensive Reinforcements, Eye January Market
According to TBR Football, Wolves’ ownership group, Fosun, reportedly acknowledges they failed to adequately support manager Gary O’Neil in the summer transfer window. Despite sanctioning Max Kilman’s £40m move to West Ham, the club did not secure a replacement central defender.
Santiago Bueno, a key figure in Wolves’ backline who O’Neil previously described as “incredible,” faces a late fitness test ahead of Saturday’s Premier League clash against Fulham. With Wolves already struggling for defensive options, his availability will be crucial.
The Telegraph reports that Wolves are now preparing to address this gap in January, with plans to prioritize signing a new central defender to bolster the squad and support O’Neil’s efforts in the second half of the season.
Wolves Set to Back O’Neil in January Transfer Window Amid Defensive Struggles
Wolves are planning to make funds available to manager Gary O’Neil in January, following a challenging start to the season that has seen the team concede 27 goals in just 11 Premier League games — the most in the division.
Adding to their defensive woes, Yerson Mosquera is expected to miss the rest of the campaign due to injury, leaving Wolves desperately short of options at the back.
According to The Telegraph, Wolves are aiming to secure a new center-back early in 2025, with negotiations for potential targets possibly already underway. This move underscores the club’s urgency to strengthen the defense and provide O’Neil with the resources needed to stabilize the team.
With Santiago Bueno’s fitness also in question ahead of their next match against Fulham, the January window represents a crucial opportunity for Wolves to address their vulnerabilities.
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