West Ham reach agreement over first summer transfer as Alpha Toure timeframe emerges
West Ham United are edging closer to signing Alpha Toure from Metz.
The Senegal youth international has emerged as a target for many weeks at the London Stadium ahead of the summer transfer window.
He has impressed in Ligue 1 this season and has attracted interest from across Europe, even with weeks remaining until the window officially opens.
There is now fresh hope that the Irons can win the race to land his signature as they continue to chase him down.
Toure could now be on his way to West Ham as a deal takes a step closer to completion, moving closer to the summer.
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West Ham close to Alpha Toure deal
The claret and blue outfit seem keen to add to their midfield after a difficult campaign in the Premier League.
Mateus Fernandes has performed at a top level, while the transfer target remains the beating heart of Metz right now.
| Stat (Ligue 1 25/26) | Alpha Toure |
| Matches | 29 |
| Minutes played | 1515 |
| Duels won | 90 |
| Defensive contributions | 72 |
| Recoveries | 63 |
That looks to have caught the eye of Nuno Espirito Santo and Co., who are looking to get an early transfer sorted.
A report from Ahmadou Bamba has now emerged, suggesting that a deal in principle has already been reached between parties for the Senegalese talent.
The midfielder will cost a fee in the region of £6million, with discussions said to be progressing well.
Anderlecht are also interested, but the Irons remain in pole position to land his signature, with a deal potentially set to be sealed early next week.
West Ham could now land Toure as he showcases his desire to switch Ligue 1 for the London Stadium this summer.
Toure happy to play in the Championship
There may be questions over whether the Metz star will move to E20 even if relegation strikes at the end of this season.
The answer appears to be yes, based on Alan Nixon’s latest Patreon report, which suggests that he is willing to play in the Championship for the right team.
After a £6m move, he could prove to be a useful asset in claret and blue regardless of the division they find themselves in.
The East London club clearly just want to get a deal over the line, and it looks as if they are set to do exactly that in the coming days.