Tottenham Hotspur have scouted Wolverhampton Wanderers defender Max Kilman, according to reliable journalist Ben Jacobs.

The Lowdown: Kilman’s season

The centre-back made 30 Premier League appearances for the Midlands club last season before injuring his ankle in late April, rendering him unavailable for the rest of the 2021/22 campaign.

Before arriving at the Molineux in 2018, Kilman combined playing futsal part-time with a non-league career at Maidenhead United, having amassed 25 England caps for the nation’s futsal squad.

With his performances in a Wolves shirt so good he was hailed as 'ridiculous' by The Athletic’s Tim Spiers, the Premier League newcomer has now aroused transfer interest after a successful start to life in the English top-flight.

The Latest: Jacobs’ claim

Jacobs has shared the latest transfer news involving the 25-year-old, linking him with a shock move to Hotspur Way.

Taking to LastWordOnSpurs (via The Spurs Express), the reliable journalist revealed that Tottenham have scouted Kilman, but haven’t made any official move for the player just yet.

This follows reported interest from January, when 90min reported that Spurs had made contact with Wolves over a potential move.

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The Verdict: Great signing

The Wanderers man enjoyed a successful season in the Premier League last season, for which he averaged an impressive 7.03 match rating (via SofaScore).

Taking up responsibility in Bruno Lage’s back-line, the defender averaged 3.5 clearances, 1.7 tackles, 1.5 interceptions and 0.7 blocks per game throughout the campaign (via WhoScored), demonstrating his well-made adjustment to 11-a-side football.

The 6 foot 4 centre-back could be a fantastic long-term addition to Antonio Conte’s squad, given his ability to learn quickly, and if Fabio Paratici did decide to act on his scouts’ reports, this could be a great signing for Tottenham.