Wolverhampton Wanderers are eyeing a late loan move for 23‑year‑old Dutch goalkeeper Kayne van Oevelen as the summer transfer window closes. The 6ft6‑inch shot‑stopper, who joined Ipswich Town for £3.4 million from FC Volendam, is currently on a stalled loan deal with Valencia after injuries to Alex Palmer and Christian Walton.
Wolves’ Goalkeeper Quandary
The Old Gold’s first Championship match ended in a 2‑2 draw at home to Blackburn Rovers. Marshall Munetsi gave Wolves an early lead, Sean McLoughlin equalised, Andri Gudjohnsen put Blackburn ahead just after half‑time, and Raul Jiménez salvaged a point with a penalty. Daniel Bentley, who had started the game as Peixoto’s number one, has since left for Coventry City, leaving Jose Sa and Sam Johnstone in contention for the role. Both keepers have been linked with exits; Sa, 33, has attracted interest from Olympiakos, while Johnstone, 33, who joined Wolves for £10 million from Crystal Palace, has struggled for game time.
Van Oevelen’s Potential Switch
Van Oevelen, 23, averaged a 7.21 rating in the Eredivisie last season and was the league’s best in save percentage and saves per 90. He had agreed a loan to Valencia for the 2024‑25 season, but the move stalled after injuries to the Spanish club’s first‑choice keepers. Wolves could swoop in, offering a Championship platform and the chance to keep a tall, 6ft6‑inch shot‑stopper who can command the box.
Transfer Window Urgency
With the deadline approaching, Wolves have already added Kieran Trippier, Raul Jiménez, Rafiki Said and Jordan James to the squad. Fans have called for Ellis Simms to bolster the attack, but the club’s priority remains the goalkeeping department. The loan window for van Oevelen has stalled after injuries to Alex Palmer and Christian Walton, leaving Wolves with a clear window to act.
