“GOODBYE GEM” – Super Agent Jorge Mendes Steps in to FORCE Another Top Player’s EXIT from Wolves as Deal is Set to be Finalised

Jorge Mendes Steps In to Orchestrate Fabio Silva’s Wolves Exit as Frustration Grows Among Suitors

Super-agent Jorge Mendes has reportedly taken control of Fabio Silva’s potential exit from Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer, despite the striker already being represented by a separate agent.

Silva, who arrived at Molineux in a club-record £35 million deal back in 2020, looks increasingly likely to move on after another underwhelming season in the West Midlands. The Portuguese forward has scored just five goals in all competitions this past campaign, and with Wolves undergoing significant squad restructuring, a parting of ways now appears inevitable.

However, his departure has not been straightforward.

According to sources close to the deal, Mendes – who has long-standing ties with both Wolves and Silva’s native Portugal – has now taken a more direct role in managing the 22-year-old’s future. It’s a development that signals just how complex negotiations around Silva’s next move have become, with several clubs reportedly deterred by the structure of any proposed deal.

One source described Silva’s current situation as “frustrating”, particularly for interested clubs in mainland Europe, who are wary of both the financial package involved and the player’s recent form. “There is talent there, no question, but clubs want assurances,” the source added. “They don’t want to be tied into an expensive long-term arrangement for a player who is still trying to find consistency.”

Wolves, meanwhile, are eager to move Silva on to free up room on the wage bill and in the attacking department, with manager Gary O’Neil looking to reshape the forward line ahead of the 2025/26 campaign. The club have already sanctioned multiple outgoings this summer, with a clear strategy of trimming the squad while preparing to reinvest smartly.

Silva has spent time out on loan in recent years — with spells at Anderlecht, PSV Eindhoven, and Rangers — but none of those stints have fully reignited the spark he showed as a teenager at FC Porto. While his technical ability remains highly rated, his physicality and off-the-ball contributions have been questioned by coaching staff at various clubs.

It is understood that Mendes’ renewed involvement could be aimed at brokering a solution that suits all parties — potentially involving a loan-to-buy deal or a move to a club within his own Gestifute network. La Liga and Serie A clubs are said to be monitoring the situation, but nothing is currently close.

Silva, who still has two years left on his Wolves contract, is believed to be open to a fresh start abroad. The striker has remained professional during pre-season preparations but is understood to favour regular first-team football over another campaign on the fringes.

Wolves will be hoping that Mendes’ influence can help find a resolution in the coming weeks. As it stands, Silva’s future remains one of the more delicate subplots in what is shaping up to be a transformative summer at Molineux.