Wolves defender Max Kilman is reportedly attracting interest from Newcastle United – but Tottenham Hotspur manager Ange Postecoglu has concerns about the star’s pace.
The central defender stands to begin the new season as Wolves’ captain following the departures of Ruben Neves and Conor Coady this summer.
But he has been heavily linked with an exit in recent weeks, amid the need for Wolves to turn a significant profit this summer.
Napoli have seen a £30 million bid rejected.
It’s been fairly quiet on Kilman in the last couple of weeks, which has given the feeling that he could now stay at.
But a journalist has suggested that Newcastle could be a team to keep an eye on…
Newcastle and Tottenham now eyeing Max Kilman
Journalist Ben Jacobs has claimed that Newcastle are a club to keep an eye on regarding a potential transfer for Kilman.
The Magpies have been on the rise since their takeover, and will play Champions League football this season.
Jacobs told the Loaded Mag YouTube channel: “To throw a new name in the mix, Max Kilman is one to watch in terms of a centre-back option and Newcastle have explored the terms of that deal.”
But Newcastle are not the only Premier League team interested.
Tottenham Hotspur have been linked loosely with Kilman for a while.
But new boss Ange Postecoglu is said to have reservations about one part of the 26-year-old’s game.
Jacobs added: “There’s also been a little bit of interest historically from Tottenham, but Ange Postecoglou is a bit worried about his pace.”
Wolves are believed to value Kilman around £35 million.
Wolves must not sell Kilman now
Wolves have to avoid selling Kilman if they can help it.
Obviously there is big financial pressure at the moment.
But Kilman is now Wolves’ captain, and one of only three central defenders.
Fans would be left reeling if the club cashed in on him, especially after Julen Lopetegui left the club just days before the new season.
It really would put Wolves in a terrible spot.
Hopefully, Wolves can make money through the sales of other players before Kilman.