Football transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has revealed that West Ham have made a firm offer to sign an England midfielder in January.
Speaking on his daily transfer podcast, the Italian insider claimed the Hammers have promised game time to out-of-favour Manchester United star Kobbie Mainoo.
West Ham boss Nuno Espirito Santo is known to want a box-to-box midfielder as one of his top priorities for the upcoming transfer window. Mainoo, 20, has slipped down the pecking order at Old Trafford, but it wasn’t long ago that he was being hailed as one of England’s brightest young prospects.
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Fabrizio Romano has revealed that West Ham have guaranteed Mainoo gametime
Romano Confirms Hammers Interest
Romano explained: “Kobbie Mainoo wanted to go on loan late in the summer transfer window, but Manchester United and Ruben Amorim decided against it at the time. Mainoo is not playing regularly, so he wants a loan move.
There is interest from West Ham, offering guaranteed minutes, and from Napoli, who are looking for midfield cover after Kevin De Bruyne’s injury.”
However, there does appear to be strong competition from abroad. Claret & Hugh’s top transfer source suggested the Serie A side may already be ahead in the race:
“He’s more likely to go to Italy — they’re in advanced talks. There’s interest from West Ham, though, but it’s still two months away and nobody has decided yet.”