Wolverhampton Wanderers officially confirmed the signing of winger Bertrand Traoré on 7 September 2026, with the free agent joining on a one-year deal to bolster the squad for the Championship season. This follows a series of late-window moves, including the high-profile departure of João Gomes to Aston Villa and Sam Johnstone's loan to Celtic. The club also secured goalkeeper José Sá on a new long-term contract and added midfielder Jordan James on loan.
- Bertrand Traoré (In): The 31-year-old winger officially joined as a free agent on 7 September 2026, signing a one-year contract with an option for a further year.
- João Gomes (Out): The Brazilian midfielder completed a permanent transfer to Aston Villa for a reported fee of £34 million on 1 September 2026.
- Sam Johnstone (Out): The goalkeeper joined Scottish Premiership club Celtic on a season-long loan deal on 2 September 2026.
- Jordan James (In): The midfielder joined on a season-long loan from Rennes on 19 August 2026, with the deal including an option for a permanent move.
- José Sá (Contract Extension): The Portuguese goalkeeper signed a new contract on 4 September 2026, extending his commitment to the club until the summer of 2028.
- Ethan Sutherland (Out): The young left-sided player joined League One side Exeter City on a season-long loan on 4 September 2026.
- Conor McLeod (Out): The academy winger signed a contract extension before joining Falkirk on a season-long loan on 24 August 2026.