🚨 BREAKING: Transfer Race Explodes as Wolves Eye Coventry City Star — Frank Lampard Faces Huge Decision Over Transfer Exit!
🚨 BREAKING: Transfer Race Explodes as Wolves Eye Coventry City Star — Frank Lampard Faces Huge Decision Over Transfer Exit!
Wolverhampton Wanderers have reportedly identified Coventry City striker Ellis Simms as a potential target with just two weeks remaining in the summer transfer window, leaving Sky Blues boss Frank Lampard facing a major decision over the forward’s future.
Wolves endured a frustrating opening weekend of the 2026-27 Championship campaign, being held to a 2-2 draw by Blackburn Rovers at Molineux. Cesar Peixoto’s side needed a controversial late Raul Jimenez penalty to rescue a point, highlighting the areas that may still need strengthening if Wolves are serious about mounting a promotion challenge.
The Molineux club have already been linked with Brighton winger Amario Cozier-Duberry after his impressive 2025-26 loan spell at Bolton Wanderers. However, their attacking recruitment could go further, with Coventry’s Simms now reportedly on their radar.
According to journalist Darren Witcoop via X, Simms is one of the players Wolves are monitoring during the final two weeks of the transfer window.
The 29-year-old joined Coventry from Everton in 2023 in a deal worth up to £8 million including add-ons. Since arriving at the CBS Arena, he has scored 40 goals in 145 appearances across all competitions.
Simms played an important role in Coventry’s Championship-winning campaign last season, scoring 13 goals. However, he made only 15 starts under Lampard, with USA international Haji Wright often preferred as the manager’s first-choice striker.
The competition for places could become even tougher following the arrival of Taiwo Awoniyi from Nottingham Forest, while Coventry are also expected to complete the signing of Fenerbahce youngster Sidiki Cherif.
That situation could leave Simms further down Lampard’s attacking pecking order.
Lampard faces major Simms decision
One of the biggest questions surrounding the potential move is whether Lampard would actually be prepared to allow Simms to leave.
The striker has only one year remaining on his Coventry contract, making his situation particularly interesting as the transfer window approaches its final stages.
Witcoop claims Coventry are expecting loan approaches from several Championship clubs for Simms before the end of the month, with Wolves reportedly among the clubs keeping an eye on his situation.
A temporary move could give Simms the opportunity to play more regularly, while Coventry would have to weigh up the benefits of retaining him against the possibility of losing a valuable asset with his contract running down.
There is also the possibility of a permanent transfer, particularly if Coventry decide that selling now represents the best financial option.
Wolves fans already calling for the move
News of Wolves’ reported interest has generated plenty of reaction from supporters of both clubs.
Some Coventry fans have questioned why the club would consider allowing Simms to leave after his encouraging performances during pre-season. Others believe his physical presence and goalscoring record suggest he is capable of competing at a higher level rather than dropping back into the Championship on loan.
Another view among the Coventry faithful is that the club should look to cash in permanently rather than send Simms out on loan, especially with his current contract situation.
Wolves supporters, meanwhile, appear enthusiastic about the possibility of bringing the striker to Molineux.
One potential benefit would be allowing Adam Armstrong to operate in a wider role, while Simms could compete directly with Raul Jimenez for the central striker position.
There have also been suggestions that Simms could become an option to replace Sasa Kalajdzic if the Austrian forward leaves Wolves before the transfer deadline.
Could Simms transform Wolves’ promotion push?
Wolves already possess significant attacking quality through Jimenez and Armstrong, but adding Simms could give Peixoto an even deeper selection of attacking options.
Peixoto appears set to favour a 4-3-3 system, which could make the number of central strikers available to him a potential issue. However, Armstrong has previously demonstrated his ability to thrive from a wider position, particularly during his prolific 2023-24 campaign with Southampton.
That could allow Wolves to use Armstrong from the flank while Simms and Jimenez compete for the central striking role.
Simms’ arrival would therefore give Peixoto another powerful attacking option and potentially add even more competition for places.
For Coventry, however, the decision is far more complicated. With Simms entering the final year of his contract, the club must determine whether to retain him, consider a loan move or cash in permanently.
With the transfer window entering its final two weeks, Wolves’ reported interest could put serious pressure on Lampard and Coventry to make a crucial decision over the striker’s future.
If a move to Molineux materialises, Simms’ arrival could add another major storyline to what is already shaping up to be a fiercely contested Championship promotion race.