Fabrizio Romano offers West Ham-Wout Faes transfer clarity, plus update on Morato loan
Interest in Morato has been emerging in the final couple of days of the transfer window.
While West Ham interest in Wout Faes has only come out today on deadline day.
There are a lot of moving parts on a day like today, and plenty of quick flowing updates on business being conducted.
However, reliable transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has provided clarity on West Ham's pursuit of a new central defender.
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What is the latest on Wout Faes and Morato to West Ham?
Faes to West Ham does not seem to be as close as suggested previously.
Reports suggested Faes' medical at West Ham had been scheduled ahead of a deadline day move.
But now, Romano has stated that nothing advanced has occurred in regards to the Leicester City defender.
However, on the Morato front, the Hammers are closing in on a deal to sign the Brazilian on an initial loan deal.
Although, there have been suggestions Morato to West Ham includes an option to buy at the end of the season.
Movements are certainly expected to emerge on that front as deadline day continues to rumble on.
Who is the better option for West Ham?
There could be a chance that West Ham look to sign both Faes and Morato, but current reports don't have that as the case.
Morato looks to be quite close to a move, and in truth he is the better option.
The Brazilian is left-footed, and with depth needed at left-back, he is also capable of filling in there as well.
Left-back is a position he has played frequently before with 24 appearances in that role as per Transfermarkt.