Overview

• Multiple reports say Palace have identified 28-year-old Max Kilman as a potential January signing if Marc Guehi leaves.
• Guehi was close to a deadline‑day switch to Liverpool that collapsed, and he enters the final year of his deal while continuing as Palace captain.
• Kilman is contracted to West Ham until 2031 after a £40 million move in 2024, pointing to a high asking price.
• New manager Nuno Espírito Santo is described as a strong admirer of Kilman from their time at Wolves, reinforcing West Ham's reluctance to sell midseason.
• Palace are actively exploring centre-back options as contingency planning, with interest in Guehi from top clubs still reported.