KV Mechelen goalkeeper Gaetan Coucke open to West Ham switch
Gaetan Coucke has admitted that he would consider a move to West Ham if they came with a decent proposal.
The KV Mechelen goalkeeper is understood to be touted by a number of clubs in Europe.
His current deal expires at the end of the season and he seems no closer to signing an extension, given the growing interest in his services.
Speaking to Gazet Van Antwerpen, was given a list of the clubs that are interested in him, including the Hammers.
To which he responded, “Nice list! (They are) clubs that I would definitely consider if they came with a concrete proposal.
“I also have an option in my contract here that Mechelen can extend me. In that case, I will be there for two more years. But I haven’t heard from (the club) yet.
“Going abroad has always been a dream. And I feel ready for this next step. But, in itself, I’m still good in Mechelen. If a good offer comes in from a good club, then I will consider it, European football or not.”
According to Het Nieuwsblad, the 23-year-old shot stopper is on their wishlist and the fact that he’ll consider moving even without European football is a big boost.
Lukasz Fabianski is expected to be offered a new deal but there still is uncertainty over Alphonse Areola.
Should the Frenchman leave, Coucke would be the ideal replacement.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers have scouted a £20m-rated ‘Dangerous’ British striker and want to seal a permanent move this summer.
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