West Ham United are showing strong interest in Barcelona’s Munir El Haddadi.
West Ham manager Slaven Bilic before the game
Barcelona are looking to sell Spanish forward Munir El Haddadi who spent last season on loan at Valencia.
The 21-year-old, who was so highly rated when he first broke into the senior team, now looks surplus to requirements at Barcelona.
He made 39 appearances across all competitions for Los Che in 2016/17, scoring eight goals and providing three assists.
Munir El Haddadi celebrates after scoring the third goal for Barcelona
However, according to reports from Mundo Deportivo, Valencia are unwilling to allow his move to be a permanent one. The report suggests that any potential club can sign him permanently for around £10 million.
Valencia have until next week to trigger the option, and failing to do so, could see the player moving towards the Premier League.
Picture Supplied by Action Images – Munir
The Hammers are one of the four Premier League clubs credited with ‘serious’ interest for the player, the other three being Everton, Crystal Palace and Southampton.
Munir is a versatile young player who is capable of operating in both right and left, as well as playing as a front striker. He would be a good addition to the Hammers squad.
General view inside the London Stadium
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