Sky Germany’s top transfer specialist has revealed within the last hour that Konstantinos Mavropanos could be set to leave West Ham at the end of the season.
Florian Plettenberg will be well known to Hammers fans, having broken multiple transfer stories during Tim Steidten’s time at the club — so when he speaks, it’s usually worth listening.
First real suggestion player wants out
Rumours around Mavropanos’ future have been bubbling away over the past 48 hours, but this is the first time anyone has suggested the player himself is pushing for a move.
And that’s the bit that raises eyebrows.
Dortmund interest adds weight
Posting on X, Plettenberg said:
“Konstantinos Mavropanos is set to leave West Ham this summer as he is seeking a new challenge.
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28-year-old has delivered top performances consistently over the past few months, attracting interest from both the Bundesliga and the Premier League.
Borussia Dortmund have discussed him internally in recent weeks. Potential deal could be difficult as his price is expected to be very high.”
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Timing couldn’t be worse
If true, it’s a big blow.
Mavropanos has arguably been one of West Ham’s standout performers in recent weeks, and the last thing the club need right now is uncertainty around one of their most in-form players.
West Ham are unlikely to comment publicly, especially at this stage of the season.
But given Plettenberg’s links to Steidten — the man who brought Mavropanos to the club — you’d suspect there could be something in it.
Even if, as always, it’s a situation that may evolve quickly.