West Ham United in advanced talks over Guido Rodriguez transfer after Real Betis exit
West Ham United are now in advanced talks to sign free agent Guido Rodriguez, according to Fabrizio Romano.
The transfer specialist reported via X on Friday (2 August) that talks are ongoing with the Argentina international’s camp following his Real Betis exit at the end of last season after five years with the Spanish club.
Guido is understood to have a number of options available to him this summer, but Julen Lopetegui’s side are doing what they can to work on a deal and get it over the line this summer.
It had seemed as though the 30-year-old would become a Barcelona player this summer, but any potential move to the Camp Nou collapsed after Xavi departed the Catalonian club.
Are West Ham United close to any new signings in the summer transfer window?
The summer transfer window has well and truly come to life for Julen Lopetegui’s Hammers over the last few weeks and it seems as though the Hammers are doing everything in their power to bolster their ranks all over the pitch.
Guido may not be quite as exciting as some of the other names linked with a move to the London Stadium, but the 30-year-old has plenty of experience and would add some knowhow to the Irons’ ranks.
The former Real Betis man played a role in Argentina’s World Cup-winning campaign and has been a staple of the Spanish club’s midfield over the last few years.
While some will question whether or not his age is an issue, it is important that West Ham strike a balance between young up-and-coming players with a blend of experienced heads as well.
The Argentine international doesn’t have to necessarily play week in and week out, particularly when Edson Alvarez is fit and available, but he will give the Hammers another defensive option that they have been crying out for.
In other West Ham news, the Hammers are understood to be keen on signing one exit-linked Liverpool star this summer
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