Wolves are currently inundated with interest in captain Max Kilman amid links to West Ham, with a fresh stance on the transfer scenario now provided.
Gary O’Neil will not want to lose any of his key players this summer however, Wolves will be braced for interest in several stars.
One of which is Max Kilman, who is wanted by former boss Julen Lopetegui at West Ham, with a number of other Premier League sides also being admirers of the defender.
Wolves have made it clear that they require their asking price of £45m to be met if they are to part ways with their captain although, that has not always been the case.
Wolves had interest in three West Ham players amid push to sign Max Kilman
Lopetegui is eager to rekindle his relationship with Kilman at the London Stadium, as it was reported that the Hammers are preparing a second attempt to sign the 27-year-old.
Wolves have already turned down a £25m bid from the East Londoners, with an improved offer expected this summer.
Commenting on West Ham’s plot to secure Kilman, BBC pundit and Wolves expert Ryan Leister explained Wolves’ stance on the transfer speculation.
The Wolves Report podcast host took to X to share his understanding of the situation, adding that it feels ‘inevitable’ that the centre-back will leave.
“It now feels almost inevitable that the Captain will be departing Molineux this summer.
“Wolves have had an interest in Antonio, Ings & Cresswell but it appears the club only want money now.
“It will be interesting to see if the latest West Ham offer drags others in.”
Wolves are right to only want money for Kilman
Given that Kilman played every minute in the 2023/24 Premier League campaign for O’Neil, it makes sense that Wolves only want cash in order to part ways.
That being said, Wolves’ previous interest in Aaron Cresswell, Michail Antonio and Danny Ings could have seen the transfer go in a different direction.
The Old Gold are fortunate to be in the position they are now in, with it not necessary for the club to sell for profit this summer.
The three players mentioned by Leister represent three veterans, all above the age of 30, reinforcing what Wolves’ have avoided by remaining firm in their stance of simply requiring £45m.
Wolves have made significant steps to last summer’s woes in the transfer window, with the focus now on progressing under O’Neil rather than jeopardising the squad to balance the books.