West Ham fail with £30 million bid to sign 27-year-old Liverpool, Manchester United defender target. West Ham United recently submitted a bid worth £30 million to sign Max Kilman, with Wolverhampton Wanderers turning it down.
According to a report by Graeme Bailey on HITC, Max Kilman is the subject of interest from West Ham United. The Hammers are keen on signing a centre-back in the summer transfer window and lodged an offer worth £30 million to sign the 27-year-old, a target for Manchester United and Liverpool. However, Wolverhampton Wanderers have knocked the bid back, demanding £50 million to sell him.
Max Kilman and his journey so far
Max Kilman has been one of the most dependable defenders in the Premier League in the last few years. The Englishman has gradually risen in stature at the Molineux, going from strength to strength since becoming a mainstay at the back at the Black Country outfit.
The 27-year-old has become the club captain after Wolverhampton Wanderers sold Conor Coady and Ruben Neves last summer. Kilman has turned out over 150 times thus far for the club, chipping in with three goals and three assists. Meanwhile, the English defender’s progress has not gone unnoticed, capturing the attention of Premier League clubs like West Ham United, Liverpool, and Manchester United.
A man in demand
Widespread reports have most heavily linked West Ham United with Kilman. The Hammers are scouring the market for a centre-back amid uncertainties surrounding the future of Nayef Aguerd. Kilman has thus emerged as their top target, with West Ham holding talks to sign him. They have offered £30 million to secure his services but have received rejection.
Wolverhampton Wanderers want £50 million to part ways with Max Kilman in the summer transfer window. That might pose a problem for West Ham, although it is unclear if they are ready to cough up the required sum to secure his services. As for Liverpool and Manchester United, they should have the funds.
Manchester United’s interest in Kilman stems from Raphael Varane’s departure as a free agent. On the other hand, Liverpool will look to replace Joel Matip, whose contract runs out in a few days. So, the 27-year-old English defender is a viable target for Liverpool and Manchester United.
However, the report does not mention if Liverpool and Manchester United value Kilman at £50 million. It is also unclear if they are ready to launch the offensive to secure his services. So, West Ham United should have the incentive to raise the Bid and land him.
