Pundit reacts as West Ham linked with loan bid for PSG star Georginio Wijnaldum
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Frank McAvennie would be delighted to see West Ham sign PSG midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum during the January transfer window.
Wijnaldum, 31, only joined the Ligue 1 giants during the summer after seeing his contract expire at Liverpool.
However, despite featuring 21 times for PSG this season, the Netherlands international has failed to nail down a regular spot in Mauricio Pochettino’s starting XI.
That’s led to reports that he is seeking a move away from France in January, with online news outlet 90min claiming last week (9 December) that the Irons had been in contact over a potential loan move.
After hearing the speculation, McAvennie gleefully told West Ham Zone: “He’s a big player, I just can’t believe West Ham are getting linked in the same breath as this boy because he’s a wonderful talent.
“If West Ham could get him he would be a great addition to the squad.
“I don’t know where he would play, with [Declan] Rice and [Tomas] Soucek in midfield. Maybe he would play Soucek’s role with Rice, or perhaps they could change to play a three in midfield.”
Pedigree
Wijnaldum counts a Premier League title and Champions League trophy among the honours he lifted while at Liverpool, with the midfielder also a key component of the Netherlands side that qualified for the 2022 World Cup in November.
He joined Liverpool in 2016 after spending the 2015/16 campaign at Newcastle United and in seven Premier League seasons, Wijnaldum scored 27 goals and supplied 16 assists.
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