Breaking : ‘Advanced talks’ for new Hammers ‘keeper underway in shock move
West Ham’s next signing could well be on the cards – with recent discussions apparently having been flying well under the radar to bring in the club’s goal keeper upgrade to rival – or succeed – Alphonse Areola. And the signing is quite unreported, a name most Hammers fans will not have heard this window.
However the 22 year -old Zion Suzuki , American born but with Japanese citizenship, is a former Manchester United target : described in January in a article by the Manchester Evening News :
“I was called one of greatest talents in the world – Man Utd can buy me for £40million”
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The hugely talented prospect is reported by Ex WHUEmployee as being in ‘advanced talks ‘ with West Ham United.
The Japanese International.. plays for Parma and has emerged as the Hammers’ most likely next signing. How things have changed as the recruitment team seem to be getting deals closer to the line without ‘leaking’ news to competitors. Up to a point.
22 year old ‘wonderkid keeper’ Zion Suzuki
‘Advanced talks are already, apparently, under way for the goal keeper through his agent.
Suzuki is 6’3, has a €20 million Transfermarkt value and apparently his heritage is seen (according to ‘Ex’ on thewesthamway.com ) as a big advantage: “It would also tick the Asian market signing that the club have desired for a long time”.
What it will do is give the Hammers’ transfer window a massive boost if signings come in without the ‘ have to buy to sell’ rhetoric continuing to blight Graham Potter’s team’s summer recruitment activity.
West Ham left unimpressed by Tottenham’s Mohammed Kudus bid, but there is still hope
West Ham have rejected Tottenham’s opening offer for Mohammed Kudus, with the East London club said to be unimpressed by the structure and valuation of the bid.
We revealed a few weeks ago that Tottenham Hotspur were offered the opportunity to sign West Ham United forward Mohammed Kudus this summer.
The Lilywhites have since moved to land their new top target, Kudus, despite the winger’s somewhat subpar season, where he scored five goals and assisted three times in 32 Premier League appearances
It was reported a few days ago that Spurs submitted an offer worth £50 million plus £5 million in add-ons for Kudus, a proposal that was swiftly turned down by the Hammers as it fell short of their valuation.
While West Ham are said to be open to parting ways with Kudus for a fee below his £85 million release clause, which is only active for Premier League clubs in the first ten days of July, they have informed Spurs that their bid falls well short of expectations.
Spurs face competition for Kudus signature
The publication further notes that West Ham would be willing to sanction Kudus’ departure if a proposal in the region of £60 million is put forward.
With the club needing to sell before they can buy, it is believed that West Ham have little flexibility due to the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules, which have placed limitations on their spending power.
Kudus remains West Ham’s most valuable asset and has drawn interest from Manchester United, Chelsea and Newcastle United. Reports suggest Chelsea have even floated the idea of a potential swap deal in discussions with the Hammers.
With other clubs firmly in the race for Kudus, Spurs are believed to be worried that they might miss out entirely on yet another top target this summer.
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