Wolverhampton Wanderers have completed the signing of Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez, demonstrating their intentions to return to the Premier League. The summer of 2017 was a turning point for the club, with Nuno Espirito Santo's appointment and Jorge Mendes' influence shaping their transfer policy.

What happened in 2017?

Wolverhampton Wanderers finished 15th in the Championship, but the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo and signings like Ruben Neves, Diogo Jota, and Willy Boly transformed the team.

Key signings

The club broke their transfer record with the signing of Ruben Neves from FC Porto for an undisclosed fee. | Player | Fee | | --- | --- | | Ivan Cavaleiro | £7m | | Helder Costa | £13m | | Ruben Neves | undisclosed |

Impact of Mendes' influence

Jorge Mendes' agency, Gestifute, has played a significant role in shaping Wolverhampton Wanderers' transfer policy, with the club holding a financial stake in the agency.

What comes next?

With the recent signings of Kieran Trippier and Raul Jimenez, Wolverhampton Wanderers are looking to replicate the success of 2017 and return to the Premier League.