Fosun Set for Takeover ‘Disaster’ After Devastating Wolves Blow

By Football Insider | Published recently amid Wolves' 2025/26 crisis

Wolverhampton Wanderers' owners, Fosun International, face a potential takeover catastrophe following a dismal season that has heightened relegation fears. Football finance expert Stefan Borson warns that dropping to the Championship would spell "disaster" for Fosun's sale ambitions, slashing the club's value and scaring off buyers.[5]

Fosun has fielded multiple takeover bids, but their £350m valuation is under pressure as Wolves languish near the Premier League relegation zone. The club's woes stem from a chaotic 2025, marked by three major missteps that fueled fan fury and on-pitch collapse.[1][3]

First, a mid-June leadership restructure dissolved the sporting director role, ousting trusted Matt Hobbs. In came Domenico Teti, a Vitor Pereira ally, as director of professional football. This duo dominated recruitment, sidelining Wolves' internal team. They signed six new players—all lacking Premier League experience—leading to glaring squad weaknesses blamed for the poor campaign.[1]

Second, a baffling contract extension for Pereira in September, despite his shaky form. Just 45 days later, after a dismal run, he was sacked in early November, with Rob Edwards taking over. Pereira had even mulled quitting pre-season over recruitment disputes, exposing deeper dysfunction.[1]

Third, delayed accountability, epitomized by the late sacking of chairman Jeff Shi—welcome but after irreversible damage. Teti departed soon after Pereira, leaving Matt Jackson to salvage January transfers.[1]

Borson highlights how Wolves' slide from late-2024 promise to 2025/26 nightmare has eroded Fosun's leverage. Relegation would force a firesale at a fraction of their asking price, turning takeover hopes into a nightmare. Supporter relations are at a low, with protests demanding change. As bids circulate, Fosun's mishandling risks condemning Wolves to years of struggle.[4][5]

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