West Ham Unfazed by Summer Exit Rumors for £175m Duo – Saudi Pro League West Ham Unfazed by Summer Exit Rumors for £175m Duo – Saudi Pro League
West Ham Unfazed by Summer Exit Rumors for £175m Duo – Saudi Pro League

June 21, 2024

West Ham Unfazed by Summer Exit Rumors for £175m Duo – Saudi Pro League

West Ham United remains unconcerned about transfer rumors surrounding Edson Alvarez and Mohammed Kudus, despite reports linking the £175 million-rated pair with moves away from the club. GMS sources indicate the Hammers are confident they will retain both players and have no immediate concern about their departure this summer.

The Duo has been pivotal for West Ham, prioritizing their future with the club. Adding to their calmness, the club has already completed the £25 million signing of Luis Guilherme from Palmeiras, bolstering their squad under new boss Julen Lopetegui. With further reinforcements planned, particularly in defense and attack, West Ham continues to shape their team for the upcoming season.

West Ham Firm on Kudus and Alvarez, Unwilling to Entertain Sales

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West Ham are determined to keep hold of key players Mohammed Kudus and Edson Alvarez despite growing interest from other clubs. While the East London club is looking to strengthen its squad, questions have arisen about its available budget for the summer transfer window. 

Adding to the challenge, Kudus has been linked with a potential move to Saudi club Al-Ittihad, and Alvarez has reportedly caught the eye of Manchester United.

West Ham has a history of setting high price tags for their star players, as evidenced by last year’s £105 million transfer fee for Declan Rice when Arsenal and Manchester City were in pursuit. A similar strategy is expected for Kudus and Alvarez, with sources suggesting that the club would set extremely high valuations to ensure they can adequately replace the Duo. The likelihood of any club meeting these steep demands is slim. West Ham has shown no intention of selling, as both players are crucial to manager Julen Lopetegui’s plans for next season.

Club officials are also mindful of Lopetegui’s experience at Wolverhampton Wanderers, where frustrations over squad-building ultimately led to his departure. They are keen to avoid unsettling their manager before the new season, as he is tasked with improving the club’s competitive standing domestically and in Europe.

Retaining both players is also strategic as West Ham continues to push for European qualification. Losing either player would create significant gaps in the squad, impacting their ability to compete on multiple fronts.

Kudus reportedly has an £85 million release clause that becomes active next summer. Still, insiders suggest he has little interest in moving to Saudi Arabia. Instead, he is more likely to consider a move to a top Champions League club when the time comes. Additionally, Saudi Arabian clubs are not typically known for paying massive transfer fees, preferring to offer high wages directly to players.

Despite the circulating transfer rumors, the club’s stance remains firm: Kudus and Alvarez will only be sold if an extraordinary offer materializes. It matches their high valuations and allows West Ham to reinvest adequately in top-tier replacements. For now, West Ham appears focused on building a squad around these critical figures to maintain upward momentum heading into the next season.

Man United Unlikely to Meet Alvarez Price Tag

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Mexican international Edson Alvarez, valued at around £90 million, is reportedly a surprise target for Manchester United. Alvarez, who joined West Ham from Ajax last year for £35.4 million, had not previously been mentioned as an option for the Red Devils. However, his history of playing under Erik ten Hag at Ajax, combined with United’s search for a central midfielder, makes the link plausible.

Despite this, Alvarez’s £90 million valuation is significantly higher than what Manchester United is willing to pay for a player in that position this summer. West Ham is firm in its pricing, making a deal unlikely unless United reconsiders its budget for midfield reinforcements.

In other developments, West Ham is set to sign goalkeeper Wes Foderingham on a two-year deal as their third-choice keeper. As part of their goalkeeping reshuffle, they are also expected to finalize an agreement for Nathan Trott, who will likely move to FC Copenhagen.

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