Sources: West Ham set sights on deal to sign Wolves star, 'Huge' Irons exit likely
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(Credit: Imago) Sun 3 May 2026 9:46, UK West Ham United are among a number of Premier League clubs plotting a move to sign Wolves’ Santiago Bueno this summer, sources have told Football Insider.The 27-year-old has shown some impressive performances this season, including scoring in their draw with Sunderland last time out, and is keen to remain in the top flight next term.After Wolves’ relegation was confirmed, a number of Premier League sides have been put on alert over his availability and could make a move when the window opens.As I revealed on the latest edition of Football Insider’s Transfer Insider podcast, West Ham could make a move for Bueno if they avoid relegation this season.Nuno Espirito Santo will be keen to bolster his squad in a number of key positions, as West Ham make new transfer plans despite their precarious league position. 🔄West Ham United Transfer Update🔄 Breaking news on signings, departures, and contract news from the West Ham United boardroom. VISIT THE WEST HAM TRANSFER HUB MORE FOOTBALL INSIDER STORIES Why have West Ham set their sights on Santiago Bueno?Former Hammers scout Mick Brown told Football Insider last month that Konstantinos Mavropanos could leave West Ham in a “huge” deal when the window opens.A return to the Bundesliga is on the cards for the Greece international, and the Hammers have already begun eyeing potential replacements as a result.Santiago Bueno2025-26 StatsAppearances31Starts30Minutes Played2733Goals4Yellow Cards6Santiago Bueno’s stats for Wolves in 2025-26.
Bueno has emerged as a candidate for the role given his Premier League displays this season, but they will face stiff competition and must avoid relegation.Speaking on the Transfer Insider podcast, I explained: “There’ll be lot of clubs looking at some of the players at Wolves following their relegation from their Premier League.“They hope they can lure them away and offer them the chance to stay in the top flight.“Bueno’s done okay for Wolves this season he’s played more this season than he has done since his arrival at Molineux in 2023 and he’s impressed.“There’s a lot of Premier League clubs who are keeping tabs on Bueno, you’ve got the likes of Brentford and Crystal Palace looking at him.“West Ham as well, if they can stay up, I’m sure they’d all be interested in Bueno, hoping that with Wolves going down he might be able to be prised away.“He’s Premier League proven, Bueno, as well so he could be a good fit for any of those clubs looking to strengthen their centre-back options.”Who else is interested in signing Bueno?As mentioned on the podcast, West Ham are far from the only club keeping tabs on Beuno as a result of his likely availability in the summer transfer window.Both Crystal Palace and Brentford are looking strengthen their squads ahead of potential European campaigns if they enjoy strong ends to their respective seasons.Credit: ImagoMeanwhile, Football Insider revealed on 1 May that Leeds are interested in signing Bueno and could look to lure him to Elland Road when the window opens.The 27-year-old has emerged as a target for Daniel Farke’s side as they aim to bolster their back three which has been a major part of their success this season.Leeds are also keeping tabs on his Wolves teammate Ladislav Krejci, with a double deal potentially on the cards as they look set to remain in the Premier League next season. ⚒️ Don’t Miss a Beat: Your West Ham Insider Access Get the full story from the London Stadium and Rush Green with our dedicated expert hubs: Updated 24/7 with expert analysis from East London.