Fábio Silva transfer drama: who will meet Wolves demands?

The Fábio Silva transfer saga has taken another twist, with Wolves holding firm on their valuation of the Portuguese striker despite mounting interest from some of Europe's top clubs. Silva has reportedly agreed personal terms with both Roma and RB Leipzig, but neither club has met Wolves' demands, with negotiations ongoing. Wolves' stance has been clear throughout; they will only sell if their price is met.

Multiple bids from Dortmund

Borussia Dortmund have already tested that resolve more than once. According to Express and Star, the German side has seen three bids knocked back for Silva, with the latest approach once again falling short of Wolves' demands. Director of football Domenico Teti is said to be unwilling to enter further talks with Dortmund, which could leave the Bundesliga club no choice but to walk away unless they come back with a much bigger offer. Wolves are said to be looking for £21-25 million.

Wolves and Borussia Dortmund remain in active negotiations over the sale of Fabio Silva, with another bid from the German club expected soon. There is a desire to get a deal done, but Wolves are currently not budging on their valuation. #wwfc https://t.co/LmQfe8XNnw

— Liam Keen (@LiamKeen_Star) August 12, 2025

Leipzig closing in, but not there yet

RB Leipzig, on the other hand, are still in the conversation and are probably the closest to landing him. Sky Sports' Philipp Hinze has reported that Leipzig already has a verbal agreement with the player, who is keen on the move. The stumbling block is still the price; Leipzig are hoping to pay less than Wolves' evaluation. Talks are ongoing, but there's no sign of a breakthrough yet.

Roma still pushing

Roma are also still in the race, but they are miles apart in valuation. Reports suggested that they are only willing to go as high as £10-11 million. Again, personal terms are not an issue for the Italian club, but unless they are willing to spend double what they have offered, this one isn't moving anywhere quickly.

Player profile: Fábio Silva

Silva is a tall, technically gifted striker who can lead the line or drift into wider positions. He first burst onto the scene at Porto, becoming the club's youngest player to play in the league and Europe as well as the club's youngest goalscorer, which led to Wolves paying a then record fee of £35 million.

His early years in England were not exactly packed with goals, with only four goals in 62 appearances, but he kept developing through loan moves. He hit seven goals for Anderlecht, scored four for PSV, added another four for Rangers, and last season found his best form at Las Palmas with ten goals in 24 La Liga appearances. That run in Spain reminded everyone why he was once one of Europe's most talked-about forwards.

Silva isn't the most physical number 9, but he is clever with his movement, sharp in tight spaces, and can finish calmly when given the chance. At 23, he's got plenty of room to grow, and it's no surprise clubs from Italy and Germany are chasing him.

Right now, Leipzig looks the most likely destination, but Dortmund's persistence and Roma's earlier interest mean the story is far from over. Wolves seem to be in no rush to sell, and are standing firm on their price, so the next few weeks will decide whether Silva has a fresh start abroad or lines up in Old Gold at Molineux this season.