"Worth £40m-plus" - Journalist drops big claim on "outstanding" Wolves ace flourishing with Lage

Wolverhampton Wanderers stand to make upwards of £40million if they decide to cash-in on Max Kilman in the summer, according to journalist Pete O’Rourke.

Kilman has been a key member of Wolves’ squad since Bruno Lage took over as head coach last summer, with the central defender only missing 11 minutes of action before being left on the bench for last night’s comfortable win over Watford.

According to talkSPORT, Chelsea are showing a keen interest in Kilman and head coach Thomas Tuchel has sent scouts to watch the Wolves man in action ahead of potentially making a move in the summer.

The report suggests the west Londoners are in the market for at least one new centre-back due to Andreas Christensen, Antonio Rudiger and Cesar Azpilicueta’s contracts being set to expire at the end of the campaign and Kilman, a boyhood Chelsea fan, has worked his way onto Tuchel’s radar.

Manchester United are also reportedly monitoring Kilman’s situation after the 24-year-old has made an impression on interim manager Ralf Rangnick.

Kilman’s £15,000-per-week contract does not expire until the summer of 2026, so Wolves are in a strong negotiating position if Chelsea, Manchester United or any other suitors look to test their resolve.

But Lage has confirmed the West Midlands club are in talks over a new deal which would help them in their bid to keep Kilman at Molineux.

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O’Rourke believes Kilman’s value has rocketed to upwards of the £40million mark thanks to becoming a regular member of Wolves’ backline.

The journalist feels his price tag will increase even more if he works his way into Gareth Southgate’s England plans.

O’Rourke told GIVEMESPORT: “Max