West Ham United are all set to battle it out with Aston Villa, Liverpool and Tottenham for Atalanta forward Charles De Ketelaere.
According to a report from CaughtOffside, West Ham United are interested in acquiring the services of Charles De Ketelaere. The Hammers are considering making a move for the Atalanta forward in the upcoming transfer window.
The Belgian attacking sensation has made quite a name for himself with his consistent performances in the Italian top flight. Aston Villa, Liverpool and Tottenham are all keen on his signature and the Irons are all set to rival them.
Things might not have worked out for De Ketelaere at AC Milan but the move to Atalanta has done wonders for him. The 23-year-old attacking midfielder has established himself as a key figure in their first team and his consistent performances haven’t gone unnoticed.
West Ham’s interest in De Ketelaere
He is a mainstay at the Italian club and his versatility has been of great help. The Belgian international’s 17 goal contributions in his 23 outings have placed him on the wishlist of multiple top clubs. West Ham are one of the clubs that have taken note of his performances.
The Hammers are planning to check on his situation in the coming week. They consider him an ideal fit for their system and are looking to make a move in the upcoming transfer window. Julen Lopetegui’s team are well aware of the increasing interest in their star Mohammed Kudus and they want to be prepared for a situation where he ends up leaving.
They feel De Ketelaere could be an ideal replacement as he can feature on the flanks as well as a number ten. While he is valued at £40 million, the Hammers are willing to try their luck and they are ready to battle Aston Villa, Liverpool and Tottenham in the process.
Premier League clubs to rival West Ham
The Reds are also looking to prepare for life without Mohamed Salah and De Ketelaere could help them cope with his potential departure. Meanwhile, Unai Emery is an admirer of the Belgian sensation.
He loves working with versatile stars and the Atalanta forward could be the missing link in his team. As far as Spurs are concerned, they seek depth as well as quality in the final third of the pitch and De Ketelaere could help in both cases.