Wolves completed a thrilling last-minute signing on Deadline Day by securing the services of Ajax winger Carlos Forbs, an exciting prospect earmarked to fill the void left by Pedro Neto.

As the clock ticked towards the deadline, Wolves had their sights set on bolstering two key areas of their squad following the departure of captain Max Kilman and star winger Pedro Neto. Despite missing out on their primary defensive target, Wolves’ fans were overjoyed when the club managed to secure the dynamic Carlos Forbs from Ajax in a loan deal that could become permanent for £11.4 million based on the 20-year-old’s performance in a minimum of 10 games.

Forbs, a product of the Manchester City academy where he played alongside Wolves midfielder Tommy Doyle, demonstrated his talent in the youth ranks before making the move to Ajax last season. With an impressive record of 86 goal involvements in just 72 appearances for City’s under-18 and under-23 teams, Forbs brings a blend of speed, technical prowess, and a penchant for taking on defenders to Wolves’ attacking arsenal.

Speaking about the new signing, Wolves’ coach Matt Hobbs highlighted Forbs’ strengths, emphasizing his pace, direct style of play, and ability to stretch opposition defenses. Hobbs expressed optimism about the impact Forbs could make at Molineux, noting his similarity to Pedro Neto in terms of speed, dribbling ability, and attacking metrics.

With Forbs showcasing an average of 5.11 progressive carries, 1.94 successful take-ons, and 6.13 touches in the opponent’s penalty box per game, his attacking prowess aligns closely with that of Neto. The promising winger’s potential for development and long-term prospects at Wolves make him a player to watch in the seasons to come, offering a glimpse of an exciting future in the Black Country.