West Ham United have now submitted a serious enquiry over a deal for a “magic” midfielder, who’s eager on a transfer to the Premier League this summer season, based on a report.
West Ham set sights on midfielder amid Alvarez uncertainty
There may be now an expectation that Edson Alvarez will exit the London Stadium this summer season, having fallen down the pecking order, and Ajax are regarded as contemplating a mortgage transfer for his or her former midfielder.
The Mexican was benched for Saturday’s 3-0 defeat towards Sunderland, however starters Guido Rodriguez and James Ward-Prowse did not precisely fare effectively on the Stadium of Mild, each being withdrawn after the 70-minute mark with the Hammers 2-0 down.
Consequently, Graham Potter could also be desirous to get a minimum of one new central midfielder via the door previous to the switch deadline, and the Irons have now joined the race for Bayer Leverkusen’s Aleix Garcia.
Nonetheless, the five-time Spain worldwide isn’t the one choice on the shortlist, with Potter’s facet now becoming a member of the race for a flexible midfielder, who is ready to play in a large number of positions.
That’s based on a report from Italy (by way of Sport Witness), which states West Ham have now submitted a serious enquiry over a deal for RB Leipzig’s Eljif Elmas, who has frequently featured in attacking midfield and on each wings all through his profession.
Elmas has predominantly been utilised in a central midfield function, nonetheless, and the maestro was notably spectacular throughout a stint with reigning Serie A champions Napoli, who’re additionally within the race for his signature.
Regardless of solely arriving at Leipzig for a payment of €24m (£21m) in 2024, the 25-year-old desires to go away the German membership this summer season, and he could be eager on a transfer to the Premier League or a return to the Serie A.
“Magic” Elmas may very well be thrilling addition for West Ham
Whereas the North Macedonia worldwide’s transfer to Leipzig hasn’t labored out, with the Bundesliga facet open to sanctioning a departure this summer season, there are many indicators he may very well be a stable addition to Potter’s midfield.
The previous Napoli man was a key participant for the Italian membership throughout their Scudetto-winning 2022-23 marketing campaign, selecting up six targets and three assists in 36 outings, together with his facet happening to elevate the title.
Robert Earnshaw has additionally praised the Leipzig ace for his performances at worldwide stage prior to now, saying: “He has this magic in him. He has the power to create one thing out of nothing. Nice motion, clever, he understands spacing and time and he can end.”
Elmas’ attacking prowess, coupled together with his versatility, may make him an thrilling addition to West Ham’s squad, though the very fact the North Macedonian struggled to adapt to life within the Bundesliga will likely be a priority.
