Hot off the internet this morning: West Ham’s recruitment allegedly takes a massive leap forwards with the news that one of their top targets has chosen the Hammers over Nottingham Forest in what will be ‘massive’ transfer news if confirmed.
The journalist in question is part of the French footmercato network which is -usually – reliable.
Sebastian Denis made the claim within the last hour that West Ham have succeeded in their attempt to lure young midfielder Soungoutou Magassa to East London.
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“Soungoutou Magassa has chosen West Ham over Nottingham Forest. a choisi West Ham plutôt que Nottingham Forest in a deal worth 17m plus 3m in bonuses for Monaco” By my Schoolboy French.
Hopefully the usual sources will climb in and confirm once the main media get hold of the news. We are seeking clarification from inside West Ham that the deal is, in fact done: More information when we have it!
Who says I never post anything positive.