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title: "West Ham United: Journalist relays enticing Hammers transfer development"
canonical: "https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-united-journalist-relays-enticing-hammers-transfer-development/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Emilio Galantini"
section: "Premier League"
published: "2021-06-12T18:15:27Z"
modified: "2021-06-12T18:15:27Z"
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# West Ham United: Journalist relays enticing Hammers transfer development

**Writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1403317769844760577), journalist Ekrem Konur has relayed an enticing West Ham transfer development involving Fenerbahçe defender and Hungary international Atilla Szalai****.**

### The Lowdown: Hammers chasing new centre-half…

As reported by [Claret & Hugh](https://www.claretandhugh.info/candh-exclusive-moyes-wants-three-positions-filled/), West Ham have listed the signing of a new centre-back as one of three priorities for manager David Moyes this summer.

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This transfer goal comes alongside trying to secure a permanent deal for 2020/2021 loan sensation Jesse Lingard as well as the possible acquisition of a new striker to support Michail Antonio.

West Ham have recently been linked to the likes of Nottingham Forest defender [Joe Worrall](https://twitter.com/reluctantnicko/status/1388791553485901828) and Slavia Prague gem [David Zima.](https://theathletic.com/2638584/?source=ukdf)

### The Latest: Journalist relays enticing West Ham transfer development…

Writing on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/Ekremkonur/status/1403317769844760577), journalist Konur has now relayed what he has heard in an enticing West Ham transfer development.

[West Ham latest news!](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/web-stories/west-ham-latest-news-2/)

Indeed, the Irons are apparently set to track promising young Turkish Super Lig defender Szalai throughout Euro 2020 – with the 23-year-old set to face some pretty big names in the group stage.

Hungary take on Portugal, Germany and world champions France in Group F with the Irons, Aston Villa, Newcastle United and Sevilla all set to monitor Szalai’s performances ahead of a possible move.

“According to some sources, Sevilla, West Ham United, Aston Villa and Newcastle United will follow Attila Szalai closely throughout the tournament.” explained Konur on social media.

### The Verdict: Promising, but is he worth the price tag?

An imposing figure, the centre-back stands at a colossal 6 foot 3 and has already earned [13 caps at international level.](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/attila-szalai/profil/spieler/263380)

However, some reports suggest that West Ham will have to invest a significant amount to sign him from Fenerbache this summer – with Turkish news outlet [A Spor](https://www.aspor.com.tr/fenerbahce/2021/04/23/son-dakika-fenerbahce-fb-spor-haberleri-fenerbahcede-szalaiye-ispanyadan-dev-talip) claiming they could demand as much as [€25 million (£21.4m).](https://www.aspor.com.tr/fenerbahce/2021/04/23/son-dakika-fenerbahce-fb-spor-haberleri-fenerbahcede-szalaiye-ispanyadan-dev-talip)

While a promising young defender, that price tag may arguably be too much to pay in this climate – especially if West Ham want to secure Lingard on a permanent deal and snap up a capable centre forward.

***In other news: ‘Buzzing isn’t the right word’…Many West Ham fans rave as news emerges, find out more [here.](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/west-ham-transfer-rumours/west-ham-united-hammers-fans-flock-to-yarmolenko-claim/)***