According to Give Me Sport, Chelsea are keen on signing Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman in the summer transfer window. The former club find the veteran a perfect fit to improve their backline ahead of next season.
Max Kilman is a proven performer
Max Kilman started his professional career at Fulham and before moving to Wolves in 2018. He performed well in the U23 side which resulted in him earning a spot in the first team. Over the years, he has established himself as a pivotal figure at the club.
Kilman is 6-foot-4 and plays as a centre-back. He is extremely comfortable with the ball at his feet and likes to play long passes. He also drives the play forward in an aggressive manner whenever needed. Good at blocking the shot, the veteran is a quality pick.
The 27-year-old featured in 44 games this season and found the back of the net twice. He averaged 1.2 tackles, 1 interception, and 4.6 clearances per game (stats via whoscored).
A valuable pick for Chelsea
Chelsea have had a below-par campaign where they managed to finish in sixth position in the Premier League points table. Hence, they are under pressure to build a strong unit for next season in order to give a better fight for trophies.
Defence is one section where they struggled badly in this term and signing a quality centre-back should be their priority going into the summer transfer window. It became more important after the departure of Thiago Silva, who was a key player over the years.
Hence, the pursuit of Max Kilman could be a good move as he has enough English league experience. He is an experienced campaigner and can make an instant impact upon arrival. Getting his signature should be financially viable too.
The Blues must comply with financial guidelines, meaning they cannot overspend in the summer. Therefore, getting Kilman at a reasonable rate will help them secure upgrades at other positions.
