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Wolves leading Aston Villa in the race for Craig Dawson after submitting £5.25m bid for the West Ham defender... while the Hammers are finalising a deal for Southampton's Jan Bednarek as a replacement

Wolves look to be ahead of Aston Villa in the race for West Ham defender Craig Dawson and have offered £5.25million for the 32-year-old.

Dawson is yet to feature for the Hammers in the current campaign after picking up a thigh injury in pre-season, but is nearing a return to fitness.

Bruno Lage is keen to sign a centre-back on deadline day to compete with Nathan Collins and Max Kilman for a starting spot.

Wolves look to be ahead of Aston Villa in the race for West Ham defender Craig Dawson
Bruno Lage is keen to sign a centre-back to compete with Nathan Collins and Max Kilman

Conor Coady joined Everton on loan last month, while Willy Boly refused to play against Newcastle last weekend as he attempts to push through a move to Nottingham Forest.