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Premier League Rivals and Italian Upstarts in Tug-of-War for €12m-rated Udinese Star Thomas Kristensen**
Wolves, Bournemouth, and ambitious Serie A side Como are all battling to sign Danish defender Thomas Kristensen from Udinese in the current transfer window, Football Insider has learned.
Wolves, who made a £12 million bid for Kristensen during the January window, have retained their interest and are now considering a renewed push to bring the towering centre-back to Molineux. Bournemouth and Como have also entered the race, each keen to bolster their backline options ahead of the new season.
The Cherries, in particular, are in urgent need of defensive reinforcements following the departure of Dean Huijsen to Real Madrid. Kristensen, 23, has become a key target to fill the gap left by the Dutch starlet’s exit.
Kristensen is no stranger to top-level football. After starting his career with Danish side AGF, he has gone on to make 50 Serie A appearances for Udinese across two seasons, including 24 games and one goal last term. He also impressed for Denmark’s U21s at this summer’s European Championship, playing three matches as the Danes reached the quarterfinals.
**Premier League Move on the Cards?**
While staying in Italy with Como—who finished 10th in Serie A just one season after promotion—could offer continuity and stability, a move to England may represent the next step in Kristensen’s upward trajectory. Under manager Cesc Fabregas, Como is rapidly building a reputation as a rising force in Italian football. However, the allure of the Premier League and its competitive edge may prove hard to resist.
Statistically, Kristensen seems well-equipped for English football. According to FotMob, he won 67.7% of his tackles and 64.2% of aerial duels last season—figures that reflect the strength and resilience Premier League clubs often demand in central defence.
For Bournemouth, Kristensen could fill a glaring hole left by Huijsen’s exit. Wolves, meanwhile, see him as a vital piece in Vitor Pereira’s defensive puzzle as they prepare for a new era under the Portuguese tactician.
With multiple clubs circling and the player’s value and reputation on the rise, Kristensen is shaping up to be one of this summer’s most intriguing transfer battles.
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