According to Football Insider, talks between West Ham and Rennes are ongoing regarding defender Nayef Aguerd – with the Ligue 1 side now telling GSB and co just how much he could cost.
The Lowdown: West Ham in defender hunt…
Bolstering the centre-half position is said to be a main priority for manager David Moyes this summer, something which could be made even more important by Fabian Balbuena’s departure from the club.
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West Ham enter the Europa League group stages next season in what will be a more demanding campaign overall and the Hammers arguably need to start making moves.
The Latest: West Ham talks ongoing…
In what could be a positive update, Football Insider claim that West Ham talks are ongoing as they look to sign 6 foot 2 defender Aguerd from Rennes this summer.
An Irons source has explained to Football Insider that David Sullivan is personally spearheading the club’s pursuit for Aguerd after he was identified as a top target.
West Ham are prepared to invest significantly in signing a new centre-back this summer and GSB have now been told it will cost up to £16 million to sign the Moroccan.
The Verdict: Bargain?
Aguerd is a name that has only recently emerged as West Ham target new defenders.
The centre-half was a mainstay for Rennes over 2020/2021 and one of their key players, starting 35 matches whilst averaging an impressive 90.4% pass accuracy out from the back (WhoScored).
A colossal presence, he also made the second-most clearances per game (2.9) out of their entire squad whilst racking up more blocks in that time than any Rennes player with over 10 appearances (WhoScored).
At £16m, the 25-year-old could be an answer to West Ham’s defensive conundrum.
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