West Ham face competition from Crystal Palace to sign Boubacar Kamara
West Ham are set face new competition from Crystal Palace in the race to sign Boubacar Kamara, according to The Sun.
The Hammers were linked with a move for the 22-year-old midfielder during the January window [Corriere Dello Sport] and they have held talks already over a potential switch.
The Eagles have now joined the race, while Newcastle and Manchester United are also keen to secure his signature.
Superb signing
Kamara will be a free agent in the summer, and a host of Premier League clubs are expected to move for him.
The defensive midfielder has made 22 league appearances for the French club this season, managing one goal.
The combative midfielder is a technically gifted player who is known for his tough tackling, neat passing and impressive positional awareness.
With Mark Noble set to retire at the Hammers at the end of the season, Moyes will need a midfield dynamo to replenish the void. Kamara could be the player.
He has made an average of 1.7 tackles per game. He manages around 89.8% passing accuracy, while has attempted 2.6 long balls per game, according to Who Scored.
His best years are ahead of him, and he would be a fantastic signing on a free transfer.
Kamara is likely to demand high wages and that is something the Hammers will have to negotiate.
In other West Ham news, the club want to sign a ‘Brilliant’ Chelsea player who will tick a major box for David Moyes.
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