Which Wales players could move this summer?

Image source, FAWImage caption, Harry Wilson (left), Jordan James (centre) and Sorba Thomas (right) have all impressed during the 2025-26 season There is no World Cup for Wales this summer, but some members of Craig Bellamy's squad will still be making headlines. As the transfer window approaches – and some contracts expire – Bellamy will watch with interest to see where some of his players end up. Captain Ben Davies, for example, sees his Tottenham Hotspur contract run out in June, while Wales' most influential player in recent times, Harry Wilson, will also become a free agent unless he agrees a new deal at Fulham. There are others, too, who could be primed for a transfer this summer. BBC Sport Wales looks at the players who could be on the move before the 2026-27 campaign. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Karl Darlow joined Leeds in 2023 having played for the likes of Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United Karl Darlow is among the frontline Wales players whose club future is uncertain as things stand. The 35-year-old has handed Bellamy a welcome boost by playing a significant role at Leeds United this season despite the arrival Lucas Perri for a reported £15.6m fee last summer. Perri started the season as Daniel Farke's first choice in goal, but Darlow has since claimed the number one shirt, making 20 Premier League appearances and winning praise for the part he has played in Leeds' top-flight survival. There have been suggestions that Darlow, Wales' number one in recent times, will be offered a new Elland Road deal, but there is no news of anything being finalised yet. Of Wales' other goalkeeping options, Danny Ward would seem likely to stay at Wrexham, particularly after reclaiming his place in Phil Parkinson's side at the back-end of the Championship season. Adam Davies, meanwhile, is out of contract at Sheffield United this summer, though there have been reports that he will be handed a new Bramall Lane contract. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Ben Davies has not played since January due to an ankle injury The big question mark when it comes to Wales' frontline defenders is alongside the name of Tottenham stalwart Davies. The 33-year-old has made more than 350 appearances for Spurs since joining from Swansea City 12 years ago, but how many more are there to come? Last summer, Tottenham triggered a one-year extension in Davies' contract to keep him at the club for the 2025-26 campaign, but there is no word on yet on whether there will be a new deal on the table this time around. There has been talk of Davies becoming a player-coach, or even switching his focus at some point to a role which is in football, but away from the pitch. Certainly, Bellamy will be eager to discover to see what happens to one of the key figures in his squad. As for Bellamy's other defenders, there could be question marks over Chris Mepham's future at West Brom. Image source, Huw Evans Picture AgencyImage caption, Academy product Dylan Lawlor has thrived at senior level for Cardiff Mepham joined the Baggies on a three-year deal last summer, but has not played since February. While Mepham's absence was thanks in part to injury, the 28-year-old did not feature at the tail-end of the season despite boss James Morrison saying he was available. Cardiff City's Dylan Lawlor, meanwhile, may well be the subject of transfer speculation this summer despite the Bluebirds' promotion to the Championship – and the fact that he signed a new deal running until 2028 last August. Lawlor has been tipped by many to play at the highest level, so transfer interest during the close season would be no surprise. Rhys Norrington-Davies is another Wales international defender whose club future may come into focus. Norrington-Davies made 39 appearances while on loan from Sheffield United at Queens Park Rangers in 2025-26, but he is under contract with the Blades until 2027. Image source, Getty ImagesImage caption, Jordan James was Leicester's top scorer in 2025-26 What next for Jordan James? The midfielder was the brightest spark in an awful year for Leicester City, where he cleaned up at the end-of-season awards. Still only 21, James is due to return to French club Rennes following his year-long loan spell with the Foxes – but there are suggestions that another move to English football is likely. James' contribution at Leicester suggests he would be an asset for any Championship club – while he may have earned a shot at the Premier League. Ethan Ampadu is already shining at the highest level having enjoyed a fine season with Leeds, where he is under contract until the summer of 2027. It has been reported that while the club have an option to extend the deal by 12 months, they are keen to tie Ampadu to a new longer-term deal to ward off any potential suitors. There are other less prominent Wales players whose futures will also be on the agenda this summer, with Swansea City boss Vitor Matos revealing he wil

Which Wales players could move this summer?

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