West Ham is currently facing a challenging battle to retain Mohammed Kudus, with Al Ittihad, a Saudi Pro League team, showing keen interest in signing the forward this summer. Kudus had an impressive debut season at the London Stadium, scoring 14 goals since his move from Ajax a year ago. With Julen Lopetegui taking over as the new manager, West Ham is eager to hold on to the talented 23-year-old Ghanaian international player.
Apart from Kudus, Al Ittihad is also eyeing another West Ham player, the Brazilian international Lucas Paquetá. Al Nassr, a Saudi Arabian club, is on the lookout for a creative central midfielder and has shown interest in bringing Paquetá on board. However, any potential deal might be complicated by the FA charges leveled against the 26-year-old for alleged spot-fixing activities.
In addition to the West Ham players, there is also significant interest from clubs in the Premier League and across Europe for various players. Newcastle United striker Callum Wilson, who netted 10 goals last season, is another player that has caught the eye of teams in the Saudi Pro League. With just a year remaining on his contract at St. James‘ Park, Wilson’s future is uncertain as Newcastle manager Eddie Howe weighs up the possibility of a transfer.
Al Nassr is not only eyeing players from the Premier League but also looking at Manchester United skipper Bruno Fernandes. The Portuguese midfielder’s future at Old Trafford is in question, and a potential move to the Saudi Arabian club could be on the cards. Meanwhile, Atlético Madrid have shown interest in Wilson, who narrowly missed out on a spot in the England squad for Euro 2024, during the January transfer window.
The transfer market is heating up, with various clubs vying for the signatures of talented players from different leagues. West Ham’s ability to retain their key players, such as Kudus and Paquetá, remains uncertain amidst the growing interest from both domestic and international clubs. As the summer transfer window progresses, it will be interesting to see where these players end up and how their respective futures unfold.
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