Ipswich Town are exploring a deal for West Ham United defender Max Kilman. The newly-promoted Tractor Boys are in the market for a Premier League proven centre-back.

What has Gary O'Neil previously said about Max Kilman?

Gary O'Neil has spoken about Kilman's influence at Wolves, saying he's a character who works hard and is desperate to train and play. O'Neil was mixed in his thoughts but overall positive about Kilman. He said: “As a character, what he’s done, how hard he works, how desperate he is to train and play even if he’s not quite feeling right, what he brings to the group and the club, he’s very important for us. But I do see a lot of room for improvement for him."

What should Ipswich Town fans know about the defender?

Kilman is a former England futsal international and credits the sport for improving his close control, composure, and passing under pressure. He has struggled at West Ham but has flourished elsewhere, including at Wolves where he became one of the most standout players in the squad. | Stat | Value | | --- | --- | | League standing | 2nd in Championship, 84 pts, 23W-15D-8L from 46 games | | Goals this season | 80 scored, 47 conceded (+33 goal difference) | | Title race | 11 points behind leaders Coventry | Ipswich Town's recent form has been WDDWD, and they will be looking to strengthen their squad ahead of next season. Kilman could be given a chance to reignite his career with Gary O'Neil and Ipswich Town. The 29-year-old has fallen significantly down the pecking order at the London Stadium, being stuck on the bench for each of the Hammers' final 10 games of the Premier League season. All signs point towards a departure for Kilman, and he could be a valuable addition to the Ipswich Town squad.