West Ham alerted to bargain Ilan Kebbal fee as January deal gets green light
West Ham can now step up efforts to sign Ilan Kebbal from Paris FC.
Kebbal has emerged as a target for West Ham this winter as Nuno Espirito Santo looks to add attacking reinforcements to his squad.
The London Stadium outfit have already been busy in January as Nuno looks to avoid the sack at West Ham and relegation from the Premier League.
The Hammers have already moved to improve the forward line by bringing both Pablo and Taty Castellanos to West Ham on permanent deals.
Kebbal could soon follow this duo through the doors at Rush Green with a cut-price deal now on the table in the French capital.
Paris FC lower demands for West Ham target Ilan Kebbal
The Irons could look to replace Lucas Paqueta with Kebbal this winter as the Brazilian looks destined to leave.
Paqueta is seemingly on his way back to Flamengo after missing out on the last two outings against QPR and Tottenham.
The former Lyon man may have struggled this season but would still represent a loss and someone who needs replacing before the window slams shut.
Kebbal could be the man for the East London outfit after 53 goal involvements across his last four seasons in France.
Alan Nixon reported via his Patreon on Monday that Paris FC could let their “magician” go for a bargain £9million fee this winter.
The Algeria international has recently returned from AFCON and is attracting the interest of various English clubs right now.
The Hammers have been alerted to his new price tag and are looking at the 27-year-old closely, with Paris willing to let him move on and are aware that this could be his last chance to make a “top move”.
Who is West Ham target Ilan Kebbal?
The Algerian is hitting his peak after many years of struggles with the likes of Reims, Lyon La Duchere and Dunkerque.
Kebbal made the move to Paris FC in 2022 and has gone on to be a true star man in the French capital, whether that be in Ligue 1 or 2.
He has already picked up 11 goal involvements back in the top division and has caught the eye of various sides in England this campaign.
The right winger has plenty of key attributes that could see him thrive in the Premier League, with his ability to score and assist obviously being the most important.
Ilan Kebbal’s strengths (WhoScored):
- Passing
- Through balls
- Key passes
- Holding onto the ball
- Wins fouls often
- Likes to do layoffs
- Likes to shoot from distance
These sorts of qualities, as an option in East London, could prove to be what Nuno needs to flesh out his squad ahead of a hugely important second half of the season.
As a compliment to the likes of Jarrod Bowen and Crysencio Summerville, Kebbal could prove to be a hit at the London Stadium for a bargain fee of £9m.
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