Though it’s taken an absolute age, West Ham finally seem on the verge of being able to complete two significant transfer deals.
David Moyes has found doors closing at every turn as the east Londoners have hunted down target after target, only to be rebuffed entirely or told to come back with higher offers.
With a week to go until the start of the 2023/24 Premier League season, things have become desperate for the Hammers, but their luck could be about to change.
After Rasmus Hojlund was sold to Man United by Atalanta, the Italians, not unexpectedly, had to enter the market for a new striker.
With Gianluca Scamacca thought to be heading to Roma at one stage, and Inter also showing interest, the price has been driven up to an acceptable level and Atalanta are now on the verge of hijacking the deal according to a tweet from the reliable journalist, Fabrizio Romano.
Atalanta are close to complete hijack of Gianluca Scamacca deal — West Ham are prepared to accept €25m plus €5m add-ons proposal. ????
Agreement on the verge of being done between all parties, here we go soon.
?? Inter will now focus again on talks for Folarin Balogun. pic.twitter.com/A57eQGPr1S
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2023
West Ham supporters still wondering when the club might actually be bringing players in rather than continuing to sell might not have to wait too long either.
In a separate tweet, Romano has noted that highly-rated Ajax star, Edson Alvarez has agreed terms with the Premier League outfit.
EXCL: West Ham have now reached an agreement on personal terms with Ajax midfielder Édson Álvarez. ????? #WHUFC
Up to West Ham to discuss the deal with Ajax as negotiations will follow over the weekend.
Deal depends on clubs, Édson said yes. pic.twitter.com/gGZGHCkRoT
— Fabrizio Romano (@FabrizioRomano) August 4, 2023
The deal now hinges on whether the east Londoners can agree a price with the Dutch giants.
Given Moyes’ need for strength in depth, the quicker that negotiations can be concluded – hopefully successfully for West Ham – the better for all concerned.
