West Ham United transfer: Nicolo Fagioli approach as price emerges
West Ham United have approached Juventus for midfielder Nicolo Fagioli in the January transfer window, according to Tuttosport.
The news outlet reports (31 December) that the Serie A giants are open to the 23-year-old’s departure in the current window.
Tiago Motta’s team have set a £16.5million price tag on the Italy international and the Old Lady will listen to concrete offers for him.
Fagioli’s camp are looking at the Premier League as a potential destination, and the Hammers have made inquiries in recent weeks.
West Ham United don’t need Juventus midfielder Nicolo Fagioli
Julen Lopetegui’s arrival has seen a downfall in the Irons’ prospects this season, with the Spanish manager failing to bring the best out of his team.
The London Stadium faithful want to see the 58-year-old sacked, but it seems like David Sullivan will stick with him for the time being.
After their 5-0 home loss to Liverpool on 29 December, the East London club are 13th in the Premier League table.
West Ham were expected to compete for a European berth again but find themselves in the bottom half after some drab performances.
Lopetegui’s firing seems inevitable, making it even more difficult for Tim Steidten to move for a potential January arrival.
The Spaniard’s uncertainty in the London Stadium dugout will make convincing players to sign for the Hammers difficult.
Fagioli isn’t someone who the Irons should prioritise, though, with the likes of Edson Alvarez, Guido Rodriguez, Lucas Paqueta and Carlos Soler already in the squad for now.
In other West Ham news, a Sheffield Wednesday loanee could make a move to the London Stadium in January.
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