After another change in management and a hectic transfer window for Wolverhampton Wanderers, it appeared that it may be another season of transition.

However, thanks to an excellent transfer window, Wolves have had a blistering start to the season as they enter the international break sat in fourth place with ten points.

With the backing of ambitious owners, Nuno Espirito Santo with the help of Jorge Mendes has been given the opportunity to stamp his mark on the squad and shape the side with his vision in mind.

As Nuno Espirito Santo made the decision to play a 3-4-3 system, it has been key that he has brought in the correct personnel to suit the system as well as coaching the current crop of players to adapt to his change in system.

This has led to a heavy turnover of players as there has been twenty arrivals and twenty-one departures, in and out of Molineux, this summer.

FLW writer Elliott Wheat-Bowen looks at how Wolves' summer signings fit into the set-up and what Wolves' best starting XI looks like.

GK- John Ruddy

Whilst most of Wolves summer signings have been exports from continental Europe, the signing of John Ruddy was a rather low-key one as he joined following his contract at Norwich City expiring.

The former England international appears to an astute signing as a vastly experienced professional who knows what it takes to gain promotion to the Premier League.

At the age of 30, Ruddy will feel that he is entering his prime as a goalkeeper and it is looking likely that he will be Nuno Espirito Santo's number one choice for the remainder of the season.

CB- Willy Boly

As one of the earliest signings Wolves made this summer, the arrival of Willy Boly was a significant one as it was another player that Nuno Espirito Santo knew and trusted.

Having sparingly played under Espirito Santo last season, whilst he would have to adapt to English conditions and life in England, he would not have to adapt to the system.

The French centre half has been a revelation since as he appears to have the physical and footballing attributes needed to be a success in England and a success for Wolves.

CB- Conor Coady

Since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Huddersfield Town, Conor Coady has demonstrated his versatility having played in a number of positions under different managers.

Under Nuno Espirito Santo's management, the 24-year-old seems revitalised playing as a central defender in the centre of a back three.

As a player who seems to suit Santo's system perfectly, there is no doubt that he will be a vital player for Wolves this season at the heart of their defence.

CB- Roderick Miranda

With seemingly a monopoly on Portuguese players coming to England due to the expertise of Nuno Espirito Santo and the influence of Jorge Mendes, it should come as no surprise that Wolves turned to Portugal to shape their new-look defence.

As well as signing Willy Boly, Wolves also paid £2.5 million to bring Roderick Miranda from Liga NOS club Rio Ave to Molineux on a four-year deal.

Whilst it may not be the most high profile signing that Wolves makes this summer, Miranda has already shown his worth as part of Wolves' new 3-4-3 system. If Nuno Espirito Santo persists with this system, Miranda is a useful centre half to have as part of the back three.

LM- Ruben Vinagre

Despite only being eighteen years old, there is no doubt that Ruben Vinagre has a very bright future ahead of him. After joining Wolves on loan from Monaco, it's clear to see why Monegasques rate him so highly.

Due to an injury to Barry Douglas, another summer acquisition, Vinagre was given the opportunity to make his Championship debut in the 0-0 draw against Brentford.

Having impressed and more than held his own against Southampton and against a dangerous Brentford attack, Ruben Vinagre has the opportunity to cement his place in Wolves' starting line-up for the remainder of the season.

CM- Alfred N'Diaye

Whilst Wolves were relatively quiet on Deadline Day, they did make the signing of Alfred N'Diaye from Villarreal on a season-long loan.

The 27-year-old holding midfielder who moved to Villarreal in the summer already has experience in England with both Sunderland and more recently Hull City.

Having more than held his own in the Premier League, the Senegalese international will be looking to cement his place alongside Ruben Neves in the heart of Wolves' midfield.

CM- Ruben Neves

As Wolves' marquee signing of this summer for an eye-watering fee in the region of £13 million, Portuguese starlet Ruben Neves has not disappointed.

In the heart of Wolves midfield, he has pulled the strings and ran the show. Any success that Wolves will have this season will likely come through the 20-year-old.

Alongside new signing Alfred N'Diaye, Wolves midfield would seem to be perfectly balanced as N'Diaye's physicality and athleticism would complement Neves quality on the ball as the deep-lying playmaker.

RM- Matt Doherty

Whilst Wolves have undergone a transformation under the new ownership and with the influence of Jorge Mendes, one player who has survived the transition has been Matt Doherty.

The adventurous forward thinking right-back seems to be suited for Nuno Espirito Santo's system as he appears to fit the right wing-back role perfectly.

With the arrival of Phil Ofosu-Ayeh from Eintracht Braunschweig, Doherty will face major competition once the Ghanaian full-back returns from injury but if Doherty continues to impress, Ofosu-Ayeh may face the difficulty of breaking into the starting lineup.

LW- Diogo Jota

Following the arrival of Nuno Espirito Santo from FC Porto in the summer, the Portuguese manager didn't wait long to use his contacts in Portugal and Spain to draw players to Wolves.

After impressing at FC Porto last season, Nuno Espirito Santo secured the signing of Diogo Jota from Atletico Madrid on a season-long loan.

With a versatility to play across the front three and also as an advanced midfielder, Santo has primarily utilised Diogo Jota in the left-wing role and it looks that he will be a mainstay on that flank throughout the season.

ST- Leo Bonatini

Following the departure of Nouha Dicko to Hull City and Jon Dadi Bodvarssson to Reading, Nuno Espirito Santo has had the challenge of finding a consistent goal scorer to lead the line.

It appears the Portuguese manager has found the solution in the form of Brazillian striker Leonardo Bonatini who has joined Wolves on loan from Saudi side Al-Hilal.

Aside from a Carabao cup match against Southampton, the Brazillian striker has started every match for Wolves this season and he will continue to lead the line, especially if he can keep up this rich vein of goalscoring form.

RW- Helder Costa

Currently Wolves latest starlet Bright Enokhabare is occupying the right wing spot, however, this appears to be a temporary solution until Helder Costa's return.

The highly rated and highly sought after winger was the main talisman for Wolves last season as he finished as the top goalscorer despite playing from a deeper wide position.

Once Costa recovers from his ankle injury which has sidelined him for the opening month of the season, Nuno Santo will be hoping he can regain the form that last season which was attracting attention from a host of Premier League sides.