West Ham centre-back Craig Dawson will be 'high' on Wolves' list of potential January transfer targets, according to an update from journalist Pete O'Rourke.

The Lowdown: Dawson linked with Wolves move

Wanderers lost a number of key defenders during the summer, with Conor Coady, Romain Saiss and Willy Boly all moving on to pastures new.

One player who has been linked with making up for the loss of those players is Dawson, who is struggling for playing time for West Ham, making just one start in the Premier League this season.

While a summer move didn't materialise, it could be that a January move is possible, with the player himself thought to be keen on a move to be closer to his family.

The Latest: Fresh update emerges

Speaking to Give Me Sport, O'Rourke claimed that Dawson could head to Molineux in the next window to play under Wolves' new manager:

"I think it’s a position that they will definitely look to strengthen again in January. I’m sure Dawson will be pretty high on the list of targets."

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The Verdict: Great option for Wanderers

At 32, Dawson may not be at the peak of his powers anymore, but he remains a solid Premier League player who could be an effective squad option for Wolves.

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The centre-back now has a wealth of experience at the top level, playing 239 times in the top flight, as well as winning 16 caps for England's Under-21s during his younger days.

The fact that Dawson can also thrive as right-back makes him a versatile option, too, so while it is wouldn't be a game-changing signing, it would be a shrewd one.