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title: "Wolves: Old Gold are ‘back in’ for Craig Dawson"
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type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Chloe Chadwick"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2023-01-11T11:10:07Z"
modified: "2023-01-11T11:10:07Z"
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# Wolves: Old Gold are ‘back in’ for Craig Dawson

**[Wolverhampton Wanderers](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) are ‘back in’ with a chance of signing West Ham United defender Craig Dawson, according to Sky Sports reporter [Dharmesh Sheth](https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth).**

### The Lowdown: Failed summer move

The [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) centre-back will be [out of contract](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/west-ham-united/vertragsende/verein/379) with the Irons at the end of the season, meaning that he could be available on the cheap this month should he not put pen to paper on fresh terms.

The Old Gold almost completed a move for the 6 foot 2 veteran last summer due to him [wanting](https://theathletic.com/3651789/2022/10/05/craig-dawson-west-ham/) to be nearer to his family, and whilst it [failed](https://ukdaily.news/westmidlands/west-ham-finalize-deal-on-transfer-deadline-day-as-craig-dawsons-move-to-wolves-collapses-23632.html) to materialise, Fosun have now been given a second bite at the cherry.

### The Latest: Wolves eyeing Dawson

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/skysports_sheth/status/1612829089022476290?s=46&t=d_JQfngm59IQ9rQBopN4Kg), Sheth revealed that the Wolves chiefs are now considering making another approach for Dawson after he was made available for transfer at the London Stadium.

“West Ham United open to offers for Craig Dawson – but ideally would want a replacement. Wolves back in for Dawson after coming close to signing him in the summer. Dawson into the final 6 months of his contract.”

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### The Verdict: Get it done…

Dawson isn’t getting any younger (32), but having been [described](https://twitter.com/buntingfootball/status/1315722538505457666?s=46&t=WNOqFqvV5q70UpiHvvQb0w) as a ‘solid signing’ at West Ham by journalist [Josh Bunting](https://twitter.com/Buntingfootball), Wolves should aim to get this deal over the line.

The Hammers colossus currently averages 3.3 clearances and 1.8 aerial wins per league game, highlighting the rock he can still be at the heart of a backline ([WhoScored](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/73063/Show/Craig-Dawson)).

Julen Lopetegui now has the opportunity to bring in some of his own players, and Dawson would undoubtedly be a hugely experienced addition at Molineux.

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