Are there plans to invest in the Wolves academy?
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Whether there are any plans for Fosun to invest in Wolves' academy has been a topic sent in via our 'Ask about Wolves' form.
It would be harsh to say Wolves' academy has stood still because one problem they have is seeing their best young talent taken by others.
Striker Jashayde Greenwood, an England Under-16 international, is joining Chelsea, with the move to be settled by a tribunal.
So it does not mean there is no talent, but Wolves are vulnerable to seeing their best prospects leave. There is no protection for clubs, who have their best talent cherry picked by other bigger sides.
In terms of those who are at the club, 15-year-old midfielder Jerome Abbey has trained with the first team, was on the bench for the under-21s against Real Madrid this month and is considered a real talent.
Recently, Chem Campbell, Luke Cundle and Dion Sanderson have all left Molineux for EFL clubs. If they are not going to have a career at Wolves, it remains a feather in the cap for the academy for any graduate to forge a career in the game.
Steve Davis is pathways manager, a role which was created three years ago to strengthen the link between the academy and the first team.
So there is a focus on the academy, and with Profit and Sustainability Rules always a consideration, bringing players through will remain one of the priorities.
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