West Ham United will only launch the offensive to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers captain Max Kilman if they can offload Nayef Aguerd.
According to a report by The Guardian, Max Kilman is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are scouring the market for a centre-back, with the Wolverhampton Wanderers captain, who will cost £40 million, emerging as a target. But they will only pursue the 26-year-old if they offload Nayef Aguerd in the January transfer window.
Max Kilman: The Story So Far
Max Kilman has gone from strength to strength since joining Wolverhampton Wanderers from Maidenhead United in August 2018. A native of London, the Englishman went under the radar in his youth career. But his stock has risen considerably in the last half a decade.
The 26-year-old has been a mainstay at the back for Wolverhampton Wanderers, turning out 129 times thus far while chipping in with two goals and two assists. Kilman’s stature has skyrocketed so much that he now serves the Black Country outfit as the club captain. Meanwhile, his progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of many well-known clubs.
Many high-profile Premier League clubs, including Tottenham Hotspur, were keen on signing Max Kilman in the summer transfer window. Heading into the January transfer window, West Ham United have joined the race to sign him. But they will only pursue the Wolverhampton Wanderers captain if they sell Nayef Aguerd.
West Ham United Want a Centre-Back
The Moroccan international faces an uncertain future at the London Stadium, with widespread reports linking him with a January departure. The 27-year-old wants to leave West Ham to seek greener pastures. So, the Hammers are in the market for a centre-back as they plan for life after Aguerd.
Max Kilman has thus emerged as a viable target for West Ham. Meanwhile, Wolverhampton Wanderers will demand £40 million to part ways with the 26-year-old, although a winter move should be unlikely. But West Ham will only pursue Kilman if they part ways with Aguerd this month.
But it is unclear if West Ham will be open to shelling out £40 million to secure Kilman’s services. So, it will be interesting to see if the Wolverhampton Wanderers captain moves across the Premier League before the January transfer window shuts down.
