Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly planning a €6m (£5.05m) bid for Palmeiras youngster Riquelme Fillipi in the upcoming summer transfer window. The Premier League side is eager to strengthen their squad as they aim to move away from relegation battles and push for a mid-table finish next season.
Currently sitting six points above the relegation zone, Wolves are focused on securing their top-flight status. However, manager Vitor Pereira and the club’s recruitment team are already working on potential signings, with Fillipi emerging as a priority target.
The 18-year-old forward has impressed for Palmeiras’ U20 side, scoring 19 goals and providing three assists in 43 appearances. His standout performances in the 2025 Copinha and U20 Libertadores, where he netted 11 times in just nine matches, have caught the attention of Wolves’ scouts.
Despite not yet making his senior debut, Fillipi is considered one of Palmeiras’ brightest prospects. The Brazilian club has tied him down to a contract until March 2028, highlighting their belief in his potential. However, Wolves hope to lure him to Molineux with the promise of first-team football in the Premier League.
Palmeiras, having recently sold Vitor Reis to Manchester City and Estevao Willian set to join Chelsea, are not in desperate need of funds. This could make negotiations difficult, but Wolves are banking on their growing Brazilian influence to convince Fillipi to make the move.
The West Midlands club already boasts Brazilian stars like Joao Gomes, Matheus Cunha, and Andre, while teenage right-back Pedro Lima arrived from Brazil last summer. This could play a key role in helping Fillipi adapt to English football.
Wolves’ interest in South American talent is part of their strategy to build a young and dynamic squad for the future. Adding Fillipi would provide them with more attacking options and help them compete more effectively in the Premier League.
If the deal goes through, Fillipi will be expected to gradually transition into the first team and potentially become a key figure in Wolves’ long-term project under Vitor Pereira.
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