Transfer news and rumours: Wolves 'closing' on first signing, Chelsea outcast to join Auxerre?

Wolverhampton Wanderers are reportedly closing in on the signing of Marseille midfielder Angel Gomes.

Having lost 2-0 at home to Bournemouth on Saturday, Rob Edwards' side have edged closer to relegation from the Premier League.

Nevertheless, with at least one major exit expected before Monday's transfer deadline, Wolves are in the market for notable additions.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, a deal has been 'agreed in principle' for Gomes to make the loan switch to Molineux.

The report suggests that Wolves will be paying a €1m (£870,000) loan fee with the option of signing the England international for €7m (£6.06m) during the summer.

Gomes has been made available by Marseille despite making 12 starts and six substitute appearances in all competitions during 2025-26.

With Wolves likely to be playing Championship football next season, it is unclear whether any buy option is mandatory or dependent on whether they remain in the top flight.

Chelsea flop to be given Ligue 1 chance?

Meanwhile, Chelsea forward David Datro Fofana may reportedly me on his way to Ligue 1 with Auxerre.

In January, Fofana was recalled from a loan switch at Turkish side Fatih Karagumruk with the view of making a permanent exit from Stamford Bridge.

As it stands, though, such a deal is yet to materialise, increasing the chances of yet another loan switch from the Blues.

According to L'Equipe, Auxerre are interested in signing the Ivorian on a loan deal with the option to buy.

Auxerre are currently sitting in 17th position in the Ligue 1 table having scored just 14 goals from their 19 games.

With 23-year-old Fofana having contributed six goals from 13 games in Turkey, the hope is that he can help kick-start the club's campaign, as well as his own.

Much may depend on whether Chelsea remain with enough foreign loan slots to facilitate a deal. That will not become apparent until the closing hours of Monday.