Joleon Lescott: Max Kilman ‘can go far at Wolves’

It is understood Napoli are yet to return with an improved formal offer, despite reports in the Italian press. Wolves are thought to be standing firm on their £35m valuation of former non-league defender Kilman and have also offered him a new contract.

Ex-Molineux defender-turned-pundit Lescott, who played more than 200 games for the club between 2000 and 2006, has been impressed with Kilman’s progress.

“Very far,” Lescott told aceodds.com when asked about how far Kilman’s career could go. “But am I saying he needs to go and play for other teams? No.

“I think his progression and his consistency has probably been as steady as it’s been since he’s been in the team.

“There’s always been moments where you can see that he’s still learning. Where at this moment in time, I think his understanding of the game and himself and his body is as consistent as it’s been. And that’s what you want from a defender. It’s very rare a defender is able to progress when it’s ups and downs. It’s rather just a case of steady progression, maintaining the level that you’re playing at, and then all of a sudden you may be called upon to do something different, and you can.

“Obviously, in possession, he’s as good as most, so that will always be a factor. But I don’t think his good moments now are solely in possession. I think there are tough defensive moments that he’s showing as well.”

Kilman, the 2018 signing from Maidenhead, made 41 appearances last season.