Saudi clubs are targeting three West Ham stars to strengthen their league this summer, according to TEAMtalk.
Writing on their website (20 July), the news outlet report that Mohammed Kudus, Lucas Paqueta and Nayef Aguerd are all targets for the PIF this summer as they look to bolster Al-Ittihad, Al-Nassr, Al-Ahli and Al-Hilal.
A deal for Paqueta and Kudus is seen as highly unlikely [Rudy Galetti, 19 July] with the Hammers not interested in allowing them to leave this summer, but a deal for Aguerd is seen as more possible with the Irons wanting to recoup the £30m they spent on him two summers ago.
West Ham United to capitalise on Saudi interest for cash
It seems to be the way currently that any players who want to leave the Premier League become a target for Saudi clubs, and West Ham are looking to cash in on that.
Aguerd’s future at the club is hugely uncertain after 18 months of underperformance, with Julen Lopetegui bringing in Max Kilman to strengthen his defence for the upcoming campaign.
With Kurt Zouma and Dinos Mavropanos alternative options too, there is space for Aguerd to move on with a good offer coming in and Saudi clubs are likely to be among the top bidders.
Julen Lopetegui wants major reinforcements this summer
Jean-Clair Todibo is one of the top targets to come in at the London Stadium but he is more keen on a move to Juventus [RMC Sport, 19 July], which means other alternative options need to be considered.
Johan Vasquez has emerged as a new target, and with the player green lighting a move already [365Scores Mexico, 20 July], there is likely to be plenty of movement in the West Ham defence in the coming weeks.
In other West Ham news, Lille want to sign this Hammers star after a £52m transfer development.
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