West Ham to see initial £25m bid for Wolves defender rejected as Julen Lopetegui eyes reunion

Wolves will reject West Ham's initial £25million bid for captain Max Kilman, talkSPORT understands.

talkSPORT reported that Wolves I would be tempted to sell the central defender this summer if his assessment was met.

Wolves would be willing to part ways with the player if they receive offers over £45m.

And as a result, this will almost certainly be seen West Ham the initial offer falls short.

Should a move be completed, Kilman would be reunited with former boss Julen Lopetegui amid his arrival as West Ham's new head coach.

It was Lopetegui who named the 27-year-old his captain at Molineux during his time in charge during the 2022/23 season.

Kilman made 24 of his 151 total appearances for Wolves under the Spaniard during that campaign.

The centre-back signed a new five-year contract with the club last summer to keep him until 2028.

He played in all 38 Premier League games last season and made a further six appearances in other competitions.

Kilman could become West Ham's second signing of the summer if they can reach an agreement with Wolves.

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They signed Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras, with the 18-year-old Brazilian signing a five-year contract at the London Stadium.

talkSPORT understands that West Ham are also interested in Udinese defender Nehuen Pérez and have already done so made contact about a movement.

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