C. Palace 
Sources: West Ham explore defender signing as Crystal Palace plot move
West Ham will be looking at defensive reinforcements in the January transfer window amid whispers of a Max Kilman exit. Sources told Football Insider that Nuno
Will Maximilian Kilman leave West Ham and join C. Palace?
Rumour report
(Latest update: )Momentum is building for Maximilian Kilman's transfer to C. Palace, as reports suggest a 74% probability of the deal moving forward. Here is why.
- C. Palace has a great talent in the current squad who plays in the same position as Maximilian Kilman.
- C. Palace has often bought players who are approximately the same age as the current age of Maximilian Kilman (29).
- C. Palace has often bought players whose potential (FT Skill) is comparable to the potential of Maximilian Kilman.
Transfer Logic score:
Pros
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Comparable age to previously attracted players
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Comparable potential to previously attracted players
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Few direct competitors for position (Chris Richards, Jaydee Canvot (Defender, FRA))
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Comparable value to previously attracted players
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Comparable quality to previously attracted players
Cons
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Potential star player in position on team (Chris Richards, Jaydee Canvot (Defender, FRA))
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Key player as direct competitor (Chris Richards, Jaydee Canvot (Defender, FRA))
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Many competitors with higher Potential (Jaydee Canvot (Defender, FRA), Cheick Doucouré)
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Some better competitors for position (Cheick Doucouré, Chris Richards)
Alternatives of C. Palace
| Skill / pot | Player | Team |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skill / pot | Player / Team / Position |
ETV The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player. |
|
|
68.7
69.7
|
Zaid Romero |
 Getafe
|
€2.1M |
|
68.5
68.5
|
Gastón Hernández |
 San Lorenzo
|
€2.5M |
|
68.5
82.0
|
Tiago Gabriel |
 Lecce
|
€16.7M |
|
68.4
68.4
|
Danilho Doekhi |
 Lazio
|
€15.1M |
|
68.3
69.7
|
Abdel Abqar |
Getafe
|
€2.5M |
|
68.2
69.1
|
Alejandro Catena |
 Osasuna
|
€2M |
|
68.0
68.0
|
Anthony Caci |
 Mainz 05
|
€5.8M |
|
67.9
67.9
|
Martin Frese |
 Verona
|
€1.7M |
Other interesting rumours
| Player | From / To | Date | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hugo Larsson | 29-08-2026 | Report | |
| Jake O'Brien | 26-08-2026 | Report | |
| Nicolò Fagioli | 20-08-2026 | Report | |
| Youssouf Fofana | 17-08-2026 | Report | |
| Lamine Camara | 10-08-2026 | Report | |
| Dwight McNeil | 10-08-2026 | Report | |
| Takehiro Tomiyasu | 06-08-2026 | Report | |
| Zavier Gozo | 05-08-2026 | Report |
Maximilian Kilman
D (C)
Skill: 65.2
Pot: 65.2
Team
West Ham
West Ham
Contracted Until
30 Jun 31
ETV
€14.9M
The Estimated Transfer Value (ETV) is calculated by the Player Valuation Model, that calculates the accurate transfer fee for a given player.
ETV Range
€13.4M – €16.4M
Who is Maximilian Kilman?
Maximilian Kilman (ENG) is a a ball winning defender and currently plays for West Ham. Maximilian Kilman is 29 years old (1997/05/23). His preferred foot is Left. Maximilian Kilman has also been used as a stopper.
Maximilian Kilman's current transfer value is between €13.4M and €16.4M. His last transfer was from Wolves to West Ham in 2024. West Ham paid Wolves €47.5M for Maximilian Kilman.
Maximilian Kilman latest transfers and transfer rumours, season statistics and career statistics are available on FootballTransfers.
