West Ham United transfer news as Al Hilal enter race and submit Youssef En-Nesyri bid
West Ham are at risk of missing out on the services of Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri this summer with Al Hilal entering the race.
According to Tuttomercato Web on Monday (21 August), the Saudi Arabian club submitted a £21.2million bid for the Morocco forward.
It was rejected as the Spanish side are looking at a figure in the region of £34million to let the 26-year-old leave this summer.
Once again this summer, the Hammers have shown an interest in acquiring the striker’s services as Gianluca Scamacca parted ways with them.
En-Nesyri was linked with a move to the London Stadium last summer as well but the Italian ended up signing for David Moyes’ side.
However, after a torrid first season, he packed his bags and returned to his home country, leaving the Hammers a striker shorter.
Stylistically, En-Nesyri fits the bill for Moyes as he’s a tall striker who’s physical and good in the air and will bring others into the game.
El Desmarque reported on 22 August that talks have intensified to sign the Moroccan but it all may come down to who can offer more money.
Even if En-Nesyri was to agree personal terms, Al Hilal have the financial might to blow West Ham out of the water with a big-money bid for the striker.
Given Sevilla’s financial condition, they will be looking to spark a bidding war and the Hammers may not be able to compete with the Middle East wealth to sign the player.
In other West Ham news, the club have now opened advanced talks with a Premier League player who appears to be open on leaving his side this summer.