West Ham United fans should now have a good reason to get excited about what’s being said about Edson Alvarez in the
Dutch media.
The situation of the Ajax star was today discussed at De Telegraaf’s Kick-off podcast, and there, journalist Mike Verweij had
interesting things to say about the player’s future.
The claims, via Ajax Showtime, show that West Ham stand in a favourable position to land the 25-year-old, as the Hammers
seem to have a green light from club and player.
“He’s going. Dortmund had an outline agreement with Álvarez about five seasons, but pulled the plug himself because
there was still disagreement within the club. West Ham first wants an agreement with Ajax and then meet with Álvarez. It
should be noted that Álvarez has been given an indication of what he can earn in London and that should not pose a
problem,” said Verweij.
“Mislintat is still hoping for €50m or €60m they could possibly get from Chelsea, but of course they won’t get that. I think
in the end they should be very happy with €40m, and I think West Ham United will pay for that.”
The journalist also claimed that Ajax are expected to make €40m with Alvarez’s sale, despite their initial higher requests.
It was by the end of June that the Dutch media reported that Borussia Dortmund were pulling out of the race for Alvarez,
and that apparently left the path open for West Ham to go and get him.
Following this news, it was soon claimed that Ajax and the player were waiting for other clubs to ‘take action’ for the signing.
And with the Hammers standing alone in the race, that was basically a message for them to make the move.
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No Hammers interest in Barnes
West Ham have denied the club has any interest in buying Leicester City’s flying winger Harvey Barnes.
The media has been so full of the story for several weeks that you would have thought it was a given but we have had it
confirmed exclusively by our top source that there are bigger priorities.
That seems to confirm that the first position we shall see filled will be at central defence as we revealed on the site yesterday
(Sun) where four are being considered.
Hammers leave Barnes way clear for Newcastle
West Ham and Newcastle have been reported as going head to head for Barnes who scored 13 goals for Leicester’s relegated
team last season.
But with Said Benrahma able to play on that side there is no interest in the 25 year old, leaving the way clear for The Toon to
move in on him.
Our source – speaking exclusively to Claret and Hugh – said:” There is no interest in Barnes – its not a position we
desperately need at this time. We have bigger priorities.”
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