Hwang Hee-chan’s future at Wolverhampton Wanderers hangs in the balance after a challenging 2024-25 season, with Football Insider reporting on June 29, 2025, that his recent Instagram post, liked by former teammate Rayan Ait-Nouri, has intensified speculation. The 29-year-old South Korean striker, who posted pictures enjoying his post-season break on June 28, 2025, expressed determination to fight for his place under manager Vitor Pereira. However, Wolves’ openness to offers for Hwang, alongside four other players, and Ait-Nouri’s £36.3 million move to Manchester City signal a potential squad overhaul at Molineux as the transfer window, open until September 1, 2025, progresses.
The Athletic notes that Marseille’s interest in Hwang persists, with talks ongoing despite the rejected £21 million offer. Turkish clubs Besiktas and Trabzonspor have also enquired, per HITC, attracted by Hwang’s versatility as a striker or winger.
Wolves’ openness to selling Hwang stems from Pereira’s tactical shift to a three-at-the-back system, which limits Hwang’s attacking impact as a winger, per Football Insider. Molineux News suggests Hwang’s confidence has waned, with his 0.8 key passes per 90 in 2024-25 a sharp decline from 1.5 in 2023-24. An X post from @TheSunFootballon June 28, 2025, stated, “Hwang’s time at Wolves looks done. Marseille are pushing hard”. However, Pereira’s comments to Express & Star in April 2025—“Hwang needs to find his rhythm again”—suggest a chance for redemption if he stays.
Wolves fans are split, with @WolvesFanaticon X lamenting, “Hwang’s not been the same since his injuries. Shame, he was electric last season”. Others, per @MolineuxNews, urge patience: “Give Hwang a chance under Pereira. He’s still got quality”. Pundit Jamie O’Hara, on talkSPORT (June 29, 2025), backed Hwang’s potential exit, saying, “He needs a fresh start. Marseille could be perfect”. Sky Sports analyst Gary Neville noted Wolves’ need for “new energy” in attack, supporting their pursuit of Elliott. Ait-Nouri’s Instagram like, per Football Insider, reflects camaraderie but also highlights Wolves’ shifting squad dynamics.
Hwang’s primary challenge is regaining his 2023-24 form, with injuries, including a hamstring issue in February 2025, limiting his impact. Marseille’s interest, reported by The Athletic, faces hurdles due to Wolves’ £30 million valuation, with negotiations ongoing. Pereira’s preference for Cunha and Strand Larsen, who combined for 18 goals in 2024-25, reduces Hwang’s role, per Molineux News. Wolves’ financial stability, bolstered by £98.8 million from Cunha and Ait-Nouri sales, reduces pressure to sell, but a sizable offer could fund further signings. For Hwang, a move abroad could revive his career and ensure regular minutes for South Korea’s 2026 World Cup qualifiers.
For Wolves, selling Hwang could provide funds to secure Elliott or other targets, aligning with Pereira’s vision for a dynamic attack. However, losing another key player risks fan backlash, with @WWFCFancaston X warning, “We can’t keep selling our best players”. For Hwang, a transfer to Marseille or Turkey offers a chance to rediscover his form, but staying could allow him to capitalize on Cunha’s absence and Pereira’s faith. His versatility—1.2 shots per 90 and 2.0 dribbles per 90—remains valuable, per FBref.
As of June 30, 2025, Hwang Hee-chan’s Instagram post, liked by ex-teammate Rayan Ait-Nouri, has intensified speculation about his Wolves future, per Football Insider. After a lackluster 2024-25 season with two goals, contrasted by his 12-goal 2023-24 campaign, Hwang faces interest from Marseille, Besiktas, and Trabzonspor. Wolves’ willingness to listen to offers for Hwang, Traore, Doyle, Johnstone, and Dawson, combined with their pursuit of Harvey Elliott, signals a squad rebuild under Pereira. As the transfer window progresses, Hwang’s decision—fight for his place or seek a fresh start—will shape Wolves’ attacking options for their 2025-26 Premier League opener against Manchester City, where Ait-Nouri now stars.
