Daichi Kamada free agent opportunity on cards for West Ham United as transfer news emerges
Daichi Kamada is suddenly on the market again after AC Milan pulled the plug on his proposed free transfer handing West Ham United the opportunity to explore an ambitious free-agent move.
The 26-year-old who starred at the World Cup for Japan has long been on the trails of Premier League clubs recently with his contract at the club coming to a close at the end of June.
Kamada who’s been in sparkling form so far this season, scoring 16 goals and registering six assists in all competitions has been linked with the Hammers in the past, with insider ExWHUemployee reporting last summer [4 August] that the 26-year-old is seen as an ambitious target.
Kamada has been a free agent since the end of June when his contract with Eintracht Frankfurt expired.
Seeking a new challenge, an agreement to join Milan was reached in early June but after the major boardroom changes at the San Siro in recent months, the new club directors are seeking other opportunities in the market pulling the plug on a move for the “incredible” midfielder, according to 90Min (10 July).
West Ham will now be hugely anticipating an exciting summer ahead as the latest transfer update regarding one of their targets emerges, with the Hammers in desperate need of some new attacking inspiration next season.
With West Ham United in desperate need of attacking quality this summer, and in the event they secure their Premier League status come May, Kamada is a player they simply cannot ignore as they attempt to rebuild an ailing squad.
Several of their star players have been linked with moves away at the end of the season, especially the likes of Declan Rice who leaving for big money to Arsenal as well as Michail Antonio, Gianluca Scamacca, Manuel Lanzini and Tomas Soucek who all also could be leaving the London Stadium.
This means the Hammers will certainly have money in the bank to revamp their squad and it’s in the midfield where they could desperately desire the most of a significant rebuild, especially as they could lose the services of both Rice and Soucek.
Kamada could address some gaping holes in a midfield which would miss the technical excellence, engine, middle-third endeavour and class after Rice’s departure and the former Frankfurt midfielder possesses all the hallmarks to become an instant favourite at the London Stadium.
The Japanese World Cup star enjoyed another terrific campaign in the German Bundesliga, registering an impressive nine goals and six assists from 32 games and 16 goals in all competitions.
And the Japanese playmaker is known to improve the players around him through his huge tactical understanding and intelligence both in the attack and defence.
The 26-year-old showcased his tremendous and unique exploits scoring in all three of this season’s Champions League group stages, especially against capital rivals Tottenham.
His feats were on show for all of Europe to see the season before last as his creativity in the final third and his midfield versatility helped Frankfurt defeat Rangers in the 2022 Europa League final and they also excelled brilliantly last term thanks to Kamada’s unique qualities in all phases of Oliver Glasner’s transitional approach at Frankfurt.
The Hammers certainly know a thing or two about winning major European trophies, and will certainly be working on an assault on the Europa League next season.
Introducing a fresh impetus to the attacking threat at the London Stadium could be the addition West Ham United desperately needs to comfortably compete in Europe and domestically and they have an opportunity to acquire a player well-versed and established on the Europa League stage, one who could instantly help set their 22/23 Premier League record straight.
In other West Ham news, Gianluca Scamacca’s future is up in the air after a loan move was blocked.