Whether there are any plans for Fosun to invest in Wolves’ academy has been a topic sent in via our ‘Ask about Wolves’ form.
It would be harsh to say Wolves’ academy has stood still because one problem they have is seeing their best young talent taken by others.
Centre-back Brayden Clarke, 18, joined Arsenal last year after Wolves developed him for 10 years, while there is also interest in other youngsters from bigger clubs.
So it does not mean there is no talent, but Wolves are vulnerable to seeing their best prospects leave – full-back Lennon Patterson joined Sheffield United earlier in 2025 after eight years at Wolves.
In terms of those who are at the club, 15 year-old midfielder Jerome Abbey has trained with the first team and was on the bench for the under-21s against Real Madrid this month.
Recently, Chem Campbell, Luke Cundle and Dion Sanderson have all left Molineux for EFL clubs. If they are not going to have a career at Wolves, it remains a feather in the cap for the academy for any graduate to forge a career in the game.
Steve Davis is pathways manager, a role which was created three years ago to strengthen the link between the academy and the first team.
So there is a focus on the academy, and with Profit and Sustainability Rules always a consideration, bringing players through will remain one of the priorities.
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