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title: "Wolves: Liam Keen confirms interest in Craig Dawson"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Henry Jackson"
section: "Premier League News"
published: "2022-08-30T16:11:27Z"
modified: "2022-08-30T16:11:27Z"
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# Wolves: Liam Keen confirms interest in Craig Dawson

**[Wolves](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/wolves-news/) are interested in signing West Ham centre-back Craig Dawson as Willy Boly’s replacement, according to reliable journalist Liam Keen.**

### The Lowdown: Boly set to leave Wolves

On Sunday, Boly was named in the matchday squad to face Newcastle United at Molineux, with the two sides eventually playing out a 1-1 draw.

There was no sign of the 31-year-old, however, who decided to stay away from the game amid [strong rumours](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/nottingham-forest-news/nottingham-forest-premier-league-willy-boly-transfers-news-updates-wolves/) of him joining Nottingham Forest.

That is a move to looks set to happen imminently, meaning Bruno Lage will be on the lookout for a tailor-made replacement.

One possible replacement is Belgium international [Jason Denayer](https://www.expressandstar.com/sport/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-fc/2022/08/30/wolves-make-move-for-belgian-defender-jason-denayer/), who is a free agent after leaving Lyon, but it appears there are targets closer to home as well…

### The Latest: Dawson lined up as replacement

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/LiamKeen_Star/status/1564234404603494400?s=20&t=kFuu-Mk2uJLeGZAbrsjrxA) on Monday, Keen confirmed that Dawson is also being looked at as someone who can fill the Boly-shaped void:

> “Wolves’ interest in West Ham centre-back Craig Dawson is genuine. Has one year left on his deal and at 32 is Premier League experienced. Fits the bill for what Wolves want, as they target a replacement for Willy Boly’s likely departure.”

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### The Verdict: Excellent addition

Dawson could be a great signing for Wolves, not necessarily coming as a starter every week – he is 32 now – but providing excellent squad depth and versatility, being able to fill in at right-back at times and holding experience in a back three.

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The Englishman has been a [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) stalwart over the years, [appearing 238 times](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/craig-dawson/alletore/spieler/121477) in the competition, while Alan Pardew has even [described](https://www.caughtoffside.com/2021/03/14/west-hams-dawson-praised-by-pardew/) him as ‘incredible’.

Dawson is a beast in the air, winning [2.8 aerial duels](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/73063/History/Craig-Dawson) per game in the league last season, while 4.1 clearances per match also highlight his defensive acumen.