ExWHUemployee: West Ham offered Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri for £25m
West Ham have reportedly been offered the chance to sign Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri this summer.
According to ExWHUemployee, the Hammers pursued the Moroccan striker last summer and even tabled a bid for him.
He is now available at a considerably cheaper price after an underwhelming campaign and David Moyes is understood to be an admirer.
Ex said on the West Ham Way Podcast, “En-Nesyri has been offered to us now. This is a player we bid almost £40million for last summer. He’s now available for £25million.
“Moyes does like him and was very keen on him. Moyes mentioned him in a press conference and is now given the option.
“However, the forward’s form has dipped massively since Moyes initially showed interest.
“With this guy, I’d think we’d do a loan and check him after one season.”
Worth pursuing?
The only reason Sevilla are willing to sell the 25-year-old is because of the disappointing campaign he had in 2021/22.
Had he performed to the levels of 2020/21, then there was no chance the La Liga side would want to sell him.
He bagged 18 league goals in comparison to five – and was a bench player for the majority of the season.
He undoubtedly will have the same quality although his confidence may have been shaken up a little bit as he was known for scoring goals regularly.
Moyes likes him because he’s a tall and physical striker who’s not only good at bringing others into the game, but also at regularly finding the back of the net.
Whether or not West Ham take Sevilla up on their offer and make a move for the Moroccan, remains to be seen, given the links to Chelsea forward Armando Broja.