West Ham United is facing the possibility of losing striker Gianluca Scamacca in the upcoming summer transfer window. Reports suggest that Serie A side Atalanta might bring Scamacca back to Italy for £22 million, which would represent a potential loss of £13 million for the Hammers as they only bought him for around £35 million just twelve months ago.
While some believe that selling Scamacca could be detrimental to West Ham’s future, others believe that Hammers boss David Moyes has not used him correctly, leading to his possible exit from the team. Experts suggest that playing Scamacca alongside another striker or two narrow wingers could result in success at the London Stadium, and if sold to Atalanta, he could perform exceptionally well.
West Ham’s interest in Feyenoord’s Orkun Kokcu and Santiago Gimenez
West Ham United is also rumoured to be interested in Feyenoord’s Orkun Kokcu and Santiago Gimenez. However, they face stiff competition as other Premier League sides such as Manchester United, Tottenham, Brighton, Leicester, and Brentford are also clamouring for these players.
Kokcu is a 22-year-old central midfielder who has registered seven goals and nine assists in 32 league games this season. His impressive gameplay makes him a much-coveted player and a potential replacement for Declan Rice. Kokcu’s market value rests at around £50m, making him an expensive but worthy investment for any club.
Meanwhile, Santiago Gimenez is a 21-year-old Mexican forward who has impressed in his debut year in Europe bagging 18 goals in 37 matches. He could be valued within West Ham’s budget at around £20m and might be an excellent option with Michail Antonio’s long-term future in doubt. However, Feyenoord’s captain would add much quality to the midfield, but the price tag could be a potential problem.
Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine ‘Bono’ Bounou eyeing a move to the Premier League
Sevilla goalkeeper Yassine ‘Bono’ Bounou is reported to be considering a move to the English Premier League, with West Ham and Leeds United interested in securing his services. He has been behind Marko Dmitrovic in the pecking order recently, leading to his willingness to leave Sevilla this summer.
Bono attracted attention from top European clubs after helping Morocco reach the semifinals of the World Cup last year. He starred in Sevilla’s recent match against Manchester United in the Europa League quarterfinals and has won the competition before. His entourage are already searching for his next club, and Villarreal, Real Sociedad, Valencia, and Roma have registered interest.
Reports suggest that Bono is keen to make a switch to an English club, with West Ham and Leeds considered as possible options. Both clubs are battling for Premier League survival, making them attractive destinations for Bono. West Ham could use a younger goalkeeper for next season, with Lukasz Fabianski turning 38 next week. Leeds may be in the market for a new starting goalkeeper as Meslier is a target for both Chelsea and Tottenham.
In conclusion, West Ham United’s plans for success next season include solidifying their transfer squad. While Scamacca’s exit may represent a significant loss for them, signing players like Kokcu or Gimenez could offset this loss. Additionally, obtaining a new goalkeeper like Bono could help bolster their defensive line and secure their future as a top contender in the Premier League.
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