Wolves complete signings of Gomes and Armstrong

Wolves have sealed the signings of England midfielder Angel Gomes from Marseille and striker Adam Armstrong from Southampton.

Gomes joins on loan until the end of the season, with Wolves having an option to buy for about £6m.

Striker Armstrong moves for an initial £7m on a three-and-a-half-year contract after the £48m sale of striker Jorgen Strand Larsen to Crystal Palace also went through on deadline day.

Wolves are bottom of the Premier League, 18 points from safety, and planning for an expected relegation to the Championship.

Boss Rob Edwards said: “He [Gomes] and I have been speaking for the last few weeks. I explained what we wanted to do and that we would love to have him here and how he can help us.

“He’s really excited to get playing in England, and it’s really exciting for us to have someone who’s hungry to be here and wants to show everyone how good is.

“He’s got bags of quality, so I’m looking forward to seeing him integrate into the group.”

Gomes started his career at Manchester United and made 10 appearances before joining Lille in 2020, playing 126 times and scoring 10 goals.

He joined Marseille last summer and has scored four goals in 19 games, leaving Roberto de Zerbi’s side third in Ligue 1.

Armstrong has spent four and a half years at Southampton, where he scored 43 goals in 174 games, following a move from Blackburn Rovers in 2021.

He has 11 goals in 32 games for Saints this term, and started his career at hometown club Newcastle United, with a loan spell at Wolves’ rivals West Bromwich Albion last season.

“Adam’s really excited to be here. He’s a competitor and he’s got something about him that we need now,” added Edwards.

“He was really keen to come and join Wolves, and wants to play for Wolves, so it’s a really good day for the club getting him in.