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By 247sportcity | Wednesday, January 21, 2026
WOLVERHAMPTON โ With their Premier League status hanging by a thread, Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly shifting their recruitment strategy toward the Championshipโs brightest talents. According to an exclusive report from Football Insider, the Old Gold have officially registered their interest in signing Bristol Cityโs “excellent” attacker Anis Mehmeti this month.
The 25-year-old Albanian international has become one of the most sought-after players in the EFL, having notched eight goals and six assists (14 total goal involvements) so far this season. As Wolves sit rock bottom of the tableโ14 points adrift of safetyโthe move is seen as a crucial step in preparing for a potential life in the second tier while adding immediate flair to Rob Edwardsโ struggling front line.
The Mehmeti Sweepstakes: Wolves vs. Ipswich
Wolves aren’t alone in their pursuit of the London-born winger. Ipswich Town have also made their interest concrete, fresh off a 2-0 victory over Bristol City just last night.
The Situation at Bristol City:
- Contract Clock Ticking:ย Mehmetiโs current deal at Ashton Gate is set to expire this summer, though Bristol City bossย Gerhard Struberย remains hopeful of keeping him.
- Manager’s Stance:ย Speaking after the loss to Ipswich, Struber admitted:ย “It is not a big surprise that Anis is linked to some clubs… we want to do everything we have to keep him with us for at least the next two years.”
- The Price Tag:ย Despite the expiring contract, Bristol City may hold out for a significant fee to sanction a January exit while they are still pushing for the Championship play-offs.
[Table: The ‘Excellent’ Attacker โ Anis Mehmeti Scout Report]
| Metric | Anis Mehmeti (Bristol City) | Tactical Benefit for Wolves |
| Primary Role | Left Winger / Creative #10 | Replaces the “chaos factor” lost with Neto |
| G/A (25/26) | 14 (8 Goals, 6 Assists) | Proven end product in high-intensity leagues |
| National Team | Albania (3 caps) | Brings international experience |
| Market Value | ~ยฃ8mโยฃ12m | High-value, low-risk investment |
| Age | 25 | Entering peak development years |
The Domino Effect: Jorgen Strand Larsen Out?
The pursuit of Mehmeti is closely tied to the future of Wolves’ current star striker, Jorgen Strand Larsen. The Norwegian forward has struggled this term, scoring just once in 20 appearances, but remains in high demand across Europe.
- Leeds Unitedย are reportedly leading a 12-club race for his signature and have proposed a “shock” player-plus-cash deal involvingย Wilfried Gnontoย andย Joel Piroe.
- Tottenham Hotspurย andย Crystal Palaceย are also keeping close tabs, with Wolves reportedly fixing aย ยฃ40 millionย price tag to cash in before an “inevitable” relegation.
Building for the Future: The Ollie Anderson Link
In addition to Mehmeti, Wolves are looking even further down the pyramid. Reports from Football Blog suggest the club is “monitoring” 18-year-old Welsh sensation Ollie Anderson from Briton Ferry. The 6ft 4in striker has scored five goals in the Cymru Premier this season and represents the exact “hungry, domestic profile” Rob Edwards wants for a Molineux rebuild.
Final Verdict: A Race Against Time
With the window slamming shut in less than 10 days, Wolves must decide whether to pull the trigger on Mehmeti now or risk losing him to a promotion-hunting Ipswich side. For a club in Wolves’ position, securing the “Special Player” (as former boss Gareth Ainsworth called him) could be the difference between a long-term slump and a rapid return to the elite.