Transfer News and Rumors: West Ham’s Kilman Bid, Southampton Targets Reid, and Arsenal Faces a Setback
West Ham United have made their first official bid for Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman. The offer, reportedly around £25 million, is expected to be rejected as Wolves are holding out for at least £40 million. Kilman, a key player for Wolves and their current captain, has been ever-present in the Premier League, missing just one match in the past two seasons. His former club, Maidenhead United, is set to receive a significant portion of any transfer fee. The 27-year-old has also drawn interest from Manchester United and Tottenham Hotspur.
Southampton is looking to bolster their squad after earning promotion back to the Premier League. They are targeting Bobby Decordova-Reid, who recently left Fulham. Decordova-Reid, available on a free transfer, contributed 32 goals and 18 assists in his 209 appearances for Fulham, including eight goal contributions in the last Premier League season. Southampton, under Russell Martin, has already signed Adam Lallana and is seeking to add more experience with Decordova-Reid.
Arsenal faces a setback as young talent Amario Cozier-Duberry is set to leave the club. The 19-year-old winger, who has been highly regarded at the Emirates, did not get any senior playing time last season. With his contract expiring at the end of June, Cozier-Duberry has decided to seek opportunities elsewhere, aiming for regular first-team action. Clubs across Europe are reportedly interested in signing the England Under-19 international.
