‘Going well’: Journalist says West Ham are getting closer and closer to signing £14m player
The east London team still has work to do after adding three terrific new midfielders and a new center-half, but they may be on the verge of strengthening both their attack and the wide areas.
Numerous strikers have recently been connected to the Hammers, and the club is also rumored to be interested in Filip Kostic of Juventus.
Kostic may end up being signed by West Ham on deadline day, according to Kieran Gill, who said on The Mail’s Transfer Deadline Livestream that negotiations with Juventus on the £14 million midfielder are progressing well.
Kostic could join
Gill revealed his knowledge of Kostic.
“West Ham will undoubtedly sign a new striker because that’s what manager David Moyes wants, and they may also sign Juventus midfielder Filip Kostic because their negotiations with Juventus are progressing nicely. West Ham will be unhappy if they don’t bring in any new players, in my opinion, as Gill predicted.
Incredible crosses
In recent years, West Ham has been among the most aerially powerful teams in Europe, and they could soon get even better.
Kostic and James Ward-Prowse will be two of the finest crossers in the league if the Hammers sign him, and if they can find the target man striker they’ve been after, they might be unbeatable in that area.
West Ham’s transfer window has gotten off to a slow start, but if they keep moving in the right way, you could say they’ve won it.
Nayef Aguerd could leave West Ham United to seal Al-Ittihad transfer, approval given
According to Salem Al Kulaib, Nayef Aguerd, a defender for West Ham, has approved a probable permanent transfer to the Saudi Arabian side Al-Ittihad.
Following earlier rumors that his old club Rennes was interested in signing him, the Moroccan defender has given the club his okay, the Saudi Arabian News 24 journalist tweeted [Foot Mercato, August 21].
Aguerd will certainly earn more money by moving to Al-Ittihad and would have the chance to play alongside players like Karim Benzema, Ngolo Kante, and former Liverpool midfielder Fabinho.
The Hammers will be reluctant to sell
West Ham has no justification for entertaining any team this summer that wants to sign Aguerd. He is the anchor of their defense, frequently playing with Kurt Zouma, and he routinely puts on outstanding performances that have earned him a London Stadium fan favorite.
The Moroccan has been a pillar in David Moyes’ defense and started the first two games of the season before getting sent off against Chelsea for receiving two yellow cards, which prevented him from playing in the sensational 3-1 victory over Brighton at the Amex.
Despite giving the Saudi Arabian club his blessing for a potential trade, it appears doubtful that Aguerd will use a transfer request to force a move away from the Hammers. He should be persuaded he is at the correct place by the fact that he played on the team that won the Europa Conference League last season.
As seen by the players who have left Europe so far this summer, it is tough to say no to the type of pay that is given in Saudi Arabia as well as the chance to play with some famous players.
