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West Ham United are interested in signing Wolves defender Santiago Bueno at the end of the season.
The 27-year-old has performed well for Wolves despite a disappointing season and is attracting attention from top clubs. According to a report from Football InsiderWest Ham hope to finalize a deal in the summer.
It remains to be seen whether they will make a formal offer in the coming weeks. Leeds are also interested in Bueno.
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Santiago Bueno to West Ham?
Bueno will want to compete at the highest level and leaving Wolves in the summer would be ideal for him. But West Ham will need to secure a Premier League safety to attract him. There is no guarantee that they will be in the Premier League next season. They are still fighting for survival and it remains to be seen whether they can finish the season on a strong note.
They have been pretty poor defensively, but the 27-year-old will definitely help them improve. He has had a good run in the Premier League since 2023 and has been a reliable performer in the top flight. He will help strengthen West Ham’s defense.
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Bueno is ready to go further
Meanwhile, Wolves will be under pressure to release key players in the summer, especially now that they have been relegated to the Championship. Top players will not want to compete in English football’s second tier.
It remains to be seen whether another club is willing to offer Bueno an exit. The report claims Crystal Palace and Brentford are also monitoring his situation. All three clubs could represent exciting opportunities for the 27-year-old defender.
