Conor Coady has been linked with a sensational return to Wolves on transfer deadline day, but now any potential deal appears to be off the table.
Earlier on Monday, reports surfaced that Wolves were interested in re-signing Coady from Leicester City in a proposed swap deal involving Craig Dawson.
However, those rumors were quickly dismissed, as a Sky Sports reporter stated that Coady’s return to Wolves ‘isn’t happening,’ dealing a potential blow to Vitor Pereira.
Shortly after this update, further details emerged, shedding light on why the 31-year-old won’t be making a comeback to Molineux.
Leicester City rejected Conor Coady and Craig Dawson swap deal:
According to Sky Sports reporter Rob Dorsett on X, Leicester rejected the proposed swap deal involving Coady and Dawson. While talks were initially held, they failed to progress further.
Coady was highly regarded by Wolves supporters during his eight-year stint at the club, where he captained the team through a golden era under Nuno Espirito Santo, leading them to European competition in two consecutive seasons.
Since leaving Wolverhampton in 2023, Coady’s career has arguably declined. He saw limited playing time during Enzo Maresca’s title-winning campaign at Leicester last season and has made just 10 Premier League appearances in 2024/25.
Despite his lack of recent game time, the former Wolves captain would have been a valuable addition in the closing stages of the transfer window, with several factors highlighting his potential impact.
Why Coady would have been perfect for Vitor Pereira:
While Coady may not be at his physical peak, his leadership qualities and experience in the dressing room would have been invaluable in a relegation battle.
When he earned multiple England call-ups under Gareth Southgate in 2020, the Three Lions boss described Coady’s personality as ‘infectious,’ and that’s precisely the type of player Pereira needs.
The ball-playing defender has the ability to inspire and motivate his teammates during challenging times, and in a fight for survival, such traits are crucial.
