Since their return to the Premier League, Wolves have not been afraid to trade some of their most valuable assets.
Several players have left the Molineux for large sums of money in recent years. However, Wolves have also cashed in on several players who had a successful loan stay elsewhere.
This summer, it looks as if Gary O’Neil is set to lose another highly-important player with captain Kilman likely to move to West Ham in the coming weeks.
This is set to command another big fee which is likely to be re-invested back into the Wolves squad.
As a result, Molineux News has listed Wolves’ 10 most expensive departures to see where Kilman ranks. This list only takes into account the initial fee paid for the player.
- Leander Dendoncker
Perhaps a surprising first inclusion on this list. Belgian international Leander Dendoncker was a mainstay in the Wolves team in their first seasons in the Premier League.
With his ability to play in midfield and as a central defender, he became an excellent utility player.
However, his time at Molineux came to an end in 2022 with a shock move to local rivals Aston Villa for £13 million.
- Rafa Mir
A player who barely made an appearance for Wolves, Rafa Mir joined the club in January 2018, making four appearances on their way to promotion.
After this, the striker never played for the club again and was sent on numerous loan spells. In the 2020/21 season, he netted 16 goals in all competitions for relegated Huesca. This resulted in Sevilla buying Mir for £13.7 million from Wolves.
- Matt Doherty
In the Irishman’s brief spell away from the club, Matt Doherty transferred to fellow Premier League outfit Spurs on the back of another great season.
The capital side paid £15 million in August 2020 for his services before he ended up back at Molineux for free three years later.
- Helder Costa
Once Wolves’ magic man, Helder Costa never truly recovered from his injury in the 2016/17 season.
After helping the club win promotion to the Premier League, the winger was eventually sent on loan to Leeds in the Championship
Here, his spell was successful which resulted in a permanent transfer worth £16 million.
- Nathan Collins
Nathan Collins only lasted a season at Wolves, yet the club managed to make a profit.
Joining from Burnley upon their relegation in the 2021/22 campaign, the Irishman struggled to hold a place down in Wolves’ starting XI the following season.
Craig Dawson’s arrival only damaged this further and he was eventually shipped off to Brentford for £23 million in the 2023 summer transfer window.
- Morgan Gibbs-White