Max Kilman had a strong campaign at the heart of the Wolves defence, joining Arsenal stalwart William Saliba in playing every single minute in the Premier League.The 26-year-old is an assured presence at the back for Gary O’Neil and did form a blossoming partnership with defensive duo Craig Dawson and Toti Gomes.
Unfortunately, the injury to Dawson proved fatal to Wolves and Kilman’s form towards the latter stages of the campaign, with O’Neil’s men collecting just one win in 10 matches.
What’s more alarming is how many goals the Wanderers have shipped in the absence of the veteran defender, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game during his spell on the sidelinesWith O’Neil discovering the club’s frustrating transfer strategy of needing to sell before they can buy this summer, perhaps it would be worth sanctioning a deal for the Englishman.
The 26-year-old is an assured presence at the back for Gary O’Neil and did form a blossoming partnership with defensive duo Craig Dawson and Toti Gomes.
Unfortunately, the injury to Dawson proved fatal to Wolves and Kilman’s form towards the latter stages of the campaign, with O’Neil’s men collecting just one win in 10 matches.
What’s more alarming is how many goals the Wanderers have shipped in the absence of the veteran defender, conceding an average of 2.2 goals per game during his spell on the sidelines.
With O’Neil discovering the club’s frustrating transfer strategy of needing to sell before they can buy this summer, perhaps it would be worth sanctioning a deal for the Englishman.
Crystal Palace’s Jean-Philippe Mateta (left) and Adam Wharton competing with Wolverhampton Wanderers’ Max Kilman (centre) during the Premier League…
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According to the Daily Mirror, the Hammers are looking to recruit a right back, midfielder, right-footed left winger and striker to bolster his squad.
Lopetegui is also in the market for a new central defender and Kilman – who flourished under his guidance in Wolverhampton – is firmly on West Ham’s radar.
The report claims Wolves have slapped a £45 million price tag on the ball-playing defender, with the Wanderers previously rejecting a bid of £30 million from Italian giants Napoli last
