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title: "West Ham: Italian source drops Nahitan Nandez claim"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Daniel Clubbe"
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published: "2022-03-11T19:10:15Z"
modified: "2022-03-11T19:10:15Z"
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# West Ham: Italian source drops Nahitan Nandez claim

**According to a report from Italian outlet [Calciomercato](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/inter-le-seconde-linee-non-convincono-nandez-puo-tornare-di-moda-29570) \[via [Sport Witness](https://sportwitness.co.uk/interest-leeds-united-west-ham-means-club-wont-drop-e35m-price-drastically/)\], West Ham are interested in signing Cagliari midfielder Nahitan Nandez.**

### The lowdown: Return acts as a reminder

The 26-year-old is nearing a comeback following a spell sidelined through a positive Covid-19 test as well as a knee injury.

This imminent return has brought about fresh speculation regarding a possible summer move having previously been [heavily linked](https://www.tuttomercatoweb.com/serie-a/tmw-inter-accordo-totale-con-nandez-mercoledi-nuovo-incontro-con-il-cagliari-le-ultime-1561319) to Inter Milan.

Now it appears that there is heightened interest in the Uruguay international as two Premier League sides show their admiration.

[West Ham latest developments!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-developments-3/)

### The latest: Let the bidding commence

According to Italian sources, as translated by [SW](https://sportwitness.co.uk/interest-leeds-united-west-ham-means-club-wont-drop-e35m-price-drastically/), West Ham and Leeds United are both keen and Cagliari are hoping to open an ‘auction’ for the versatile midfielder.

As such, the Serie A club hopes that the interest from English clubs would allow them to achieve close to a previous €35million (£29.4million) valuation.

However, Inter are said to have taken ‘concrete steps’ to sign the [49-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nahitan-nandez/nationalmannschaft/spieler/315063/verein_id/3449) ace and would appear to be in the driving seat.

### The verdict: Fits the bill

David Moyes has [built a team](https://www.fourfourtwo.com/news/david-moyes-hails-work-rate-west-ham-newcomer-tomas-soucek) packed full of hardworking, dyed in the wool triers for the cause in east London, traits that would perfectly suit Nandez, [described](https://www.calciomercato.com/en/news/exclusive-agent-full-of-praise-for-nandez-responds-to-inter-rumo-32918) as a player who ‘leaves the last drop of sweat on the pitch’ by football agent Pablo Bentancur.

Previously [hailed](https://twitter.com/Minarzouki/status/1389505076813864964) elsewhere as ‘amazing’ by journalist Mina Rzouki following a performance against Napoli containing two key passes, two clearances and one goal ([Sofascore](https://www.sofascore.com/player/nahitan-nandez/589620)),  the Uruguayan has certainly caught the eye in Italy, racking up nearly [two tackles per game](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/280928/Show/Nahitan-N%C3%A1ndez) with his tenacity in midfield.

Valued at £16.2million and under contract until 2024 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/nahitan-nandez/leistungsdatendetails/spieler/315063)), signing Nandez for anything below the previous mooted asking price would be a worthwhile piece of business from the Hammers.