Dharmesh Sheth delivers Kurt Zouma-West Ham update amid medical concern claim
Kurt Zouma has completed his medical and agreed personal terms with West Ham ahead of his potential move from Chelsea, according to Dharmesh Sheth.
There had been a report earlier on Friday that there was yet another complication in the deal to take Zouma across London [Mirror].
Journalist Darren Lewis, writing online for the British newspaper, claims the 26-year-old’s move is “hanging in the balance” after issues over the final stages of the French international’s medical.
West Ham are said to have concerns over a knee problem that has surfaced and discussions are being held over their next move with Zouma waiting on a decision.
However, writing on his personal Twitter profile, Sky Sports journalist Sheth appears to have delivered a slightly more upbeat update.
“Kurt Zouma’s West Ham medical completed,” he said. “Personal terms agreed. Deal worth £25million. Final financial terms are being negotiated. Still work to do…”
Some hope?
The Mirror report surely had West Ham fans on their knees wondering when they would ever sign another player.
There have been constant hitches to deals that the club have been attempting to get over the line this summer, notably with Fiorentina defender Nikola Milenkovic.
Complications have already arisen with Zouma with reports that there have been agent issues.
Now, it is claimed that a knee issue has led to West Ham holding back before proceeding with a deal.
Shesh, however, seems to suggest that events are more positive, with more of a focus on the financial elements.
He’s stopped short of saying it will happen, but it’s a more optimistic update than the one delivered by the Mirror.
In other West Ham news, this 23y/o attacker was benched on Thursday clash due to Irons transfer talks.
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