West Ham United-linked Matias Soule wants to join Roma to play alongside his Argentine friends

West Ham United face Roma and Premier League competition for Juventus ace Matias Soule

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14 Jul 2024, 2:10 am

Roma are also interested in signing reported West Ham target Matias Soule, according to Gazzetta dello Sport.

The Italian newspaper reported in its print publication (14 July, page 2) that attacking midfielder is the most "imminent" departure from Juventus this summer.

Premier League new boys Leicester City are mentioned as pondering whether to "relaunch" their interest with Juve said to want a fee exceeding £25.8million.

Gazzetta said West Ham and Juve's Serie A rivals Roma are also studying the idea of a deal.

West Ham have to act quick to seal Juventus ace Matias Soule

There is no shortage of suitors for Soule, who scored 11 goals in 36 Serie A appearances on loan for a Frosinone side relegated to from Serie A last season.

His impressive performances despite their demotion means Juve have a strong negotiating hand and Calciomercato reported (13 July) that clubs in Saudi Arabia are "willing to do crazy things" for his signature.

The Hammers have been linked with a move throughout the window but with so many moving parts going on at the London Stadium there is still a waiting game going on to see if that interest will be amplified in the coming weeks.

Gazzetta dello Sport, West Ham, Matias Soule

Gazzetta reported on West Ham's battle for Matias Soule

If they do hold a genuine interest then they are going to have to move quickly because Roma and Leicester are seemingly ready to battle for the 21-year-old's signature.

The fee for a player with a high-ceiling potential isn't excessive in today's market either, so it's not going to be an easy race.

In other West Ham news, Tim Steidten is determined to complete a new signing as a fee has emerged.

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