On Tuesday, we covered claims from Italy that West Ham United are prepared to pay a ‘symbolic sum’ of €5m to sign AS Roma’s Lorenzo Pellegrini.
It was also reported the 29-year-old would prefer to stay but could consider a move as he’ll no longer have a prominent role.
Corriere dello Sport provides the latest on West Ham’s pursuit of the attacking midfielder.
Graham Potter’s side are keen and ready to secure his services. It’s claimed West Ham are ‘pushing hard’, with both the Serie A side and his entourage, to bring him to London.
Pellegrini is in his final year of contract and there’s been no talk of a renewal. That’s because the Giallorossi have decided to cash in from his sale and he’s evaluating what would be best for his future.
According to the report, Roma are likely to receive less than €10m from the Italy international’s sale. An earlier report mentioned the Hammers are willing to pay €5m.
Pellegrini is said to have received a four-year contract offer worth £4m [€4.6m] per year from West Ham.
Corriere state: ‘These figures, if confirmed, would be truly significant. They would help him make a change, and a change of scenery, with less suffering.’