Wolves sign Wales midfielder James on loan

Wolverhampton Wanderers have signed Wales midfielder Jordan James on loan with the option to purchase him at the conclusion of the season. The 26-times capped international returns to the Midlands after spending almost two years at French Ligue 1 club Rennes, where he was loaned from his boyhood club Birmingham City for a reported £4m deal.

During his tenure at Leicester City last season, James displayed impressive skills by scoring 11 goals and earning the player of the season accolade despite Leicester's relegation to League One. James has played 24 times for Rennes in 2024-25 across all competitions. Head coach Cesar Peixoto emphasized James's versatility, praising his box-to-box playing style and his extensive knowledge of the Championship, which he believes is crucial for the team.

Peixoto noted that James is a clever and intelligent player who can adapt to various roles within the team's structure. The Welsh international is the son of former semi-professional defender Tony James, who made over 500 league appearances for clubs such as Hereford United, Burton Albion, and Newport County. This signing marks Wolves' fourth loan signing of the summer and their second since Cesar Peixoto's appointment in June, following Kieran Trippier, Raul Jimenez, and Rafiki Said.