West Ham United could offer £25.7m to sign Juventus starlet Samuel Iling-Junior ahead of Everton and Fulham
West Ham United want to sign Samuel Iling-Junior from Juventus this summer, with a £25.7m offer on the cards according to TuttoJuve (24 June).
The Hammers are looking to bolster their squad ahead of the new season after winning the Europa Conference League, with attacking reinforcements on the agenda.
And England youth international Iling-Junior has impressed since breaking into the first-team with the Serie A giants, and has attracted interest from a number of Premier League clubs which could spark a bidding war.
“Juventus could receive a 30 million euro offer from the Premier League for Iling-Junior,” they wrote.
“The footballer is highly appreciated at home and a proposal of 20-30 million could arrive from mid-range Premier League teams, in particular, West Ham, Fulham and Everton.”
Talent
West Ham has become a breeding ground for excellent young players over the years, but they usually come through our own academy.
If the club were able to secure a deal for Iling-Junior though they would be changing that, after he came through at Chelsea before moving abroad and shining.
The talented and speedy winger has got quick feet, a direct style and would fit in well on the wing for Moyes but also has great tactical versatility as he is able to play as a wing-back too.
At £25.7m it wouldn’t be a cheap deal, but when you see how much excellent young players are going for in the market these days it would represent a great price and provide great scope for potential profit in the future if he explodes the way many expect him to.
It’s certainly one to keep an eye on with Maxwel Cornet’s future at the club in doubt after a tough first season, and could be a great wildcard signing for the Europa League campaign.
In other West Ham news, a pundit has shared a rumour he heard about David Moyes’ future at the club.