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title: "Wolves: Old Gold make Craig Dawson transfer bid"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-01-19T10:16:19Z"
modified: "2023-01-19T10:16:19Z"
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# Wolves: Old Gold make Craig Dawson transfer bid

**[Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) have made a transfer bid for West Ham defender Craig Dawson, according to journalist Alan Nixon.**

### The Lowdown: Old Gold renew interest…

As manager Julen Lopetegui is tasked with helping his new side avoid the [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) drop, the Old Gold appear determined to back him in the January market.

Wolves have made three signings this month with Matheus Cunha, Pablo Sarabia and Mario Lemina all [completing moves](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/wolverhampton-wanderers/transfers/verein/543/plus/?saison_id=2022&pos=&detailpos=&w_s=w) to Molineux.

Lopetegui has already got off to a fairly solid start in his bid to steer Wolves away from relegation with [two wins and a draw](https://www.premierleague.com/tables) from his last five league games – results which have pulled them out of the bottom three.

The Midlands club, as they continue their search for upgrades, have also [reportedly renewed](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/10/wolves-transfer-news-craig-dawson-lopetegui-west-ham/) their interest in signing West Ham defender Dawson.

This comes after their summer interest with [official talks even happening](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/10/wolves-transfer-news-craig-dawson-lopetegui-west-ham/) over that period, but the east Londoners[refused to sell](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2023/01/10/wolves-transfer-news-craig-dawson-lopetegui-west-ham/) after not being able to land a replacement.

### The Latest: Wolves table bid…

According to[journalist](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko) Nixon, writing via his [Patreon,](https://www.patreon.com/posts/manchester-no-to-77406386) Wolves have tabled a January offer for Dawson after reigniting their pursuit.

He claims West Ham ‘have a bid from Wolves’ for the 32-year-old as Lopetegui seemingly seeks to add defensive additions as well as attacking ones this window.

However, in a similar situation to the summer, it is believed by Nixon that David Moyes’ side need a similar player to join them first.

### The Verdict: Right man?

While Dawson arguably hasn’t exactly showcased his form of the last two seasons for West Ham over 2022/2023, statistics suggest he could still make a real contribution under Lopetegui.

Over his eight league starts, the Englishman has averaged West Ham’s second-highest rate of blocks made per 90 whilst also falling just behind Kurt Zouma in terms of successful clearances[(WhoScored).](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Show/England-West-Ham)

Dawson had also been a mainstay for Moyes since his[loan move](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12102754/craig-dawson-west-ham-sign-watford-defender-on-season-long-loan) from Watford in 2020, which was [eventually made permanent.](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11685/12267673/craig-dawson-to-join-west-ham-permanently-on-two-year-deal-from-watford-at-end-of-season)

Last season, the veteran central defender made an incredible[50 appearances](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/craig-dawson/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/121477) in all competitions for West Ham whilst ranking in their top two for clearances made, aerial duels won and successful blocks per 90[in the top flight.](https://www.whoscored.com/Teams/29/Archive/England-West-Ham)

Dawson, as a result, is seen as a [‘cult hero](https://twitter.com/Toby_Cudworth/status/1564948101596647424)‘ in east London and it’s clear why Wolves wish to complete a move.

If the Hammers can source a replacement, he could be ideal for Lopetegui.