Eddie Howe’s Newcastle United are set to miss out on Nayef Aguerd to David Moyes’s West Ham United, according to 90min.
90min have reported that Newcastle made two late approaches to sign Aguerd from Rennes in the summer transfer window.
However, the 26-year-old defender will undergo the second part of his medical at West Ham in England on Friday.
West Ham will pay Rennes £30m plus add-ons for the left-sided central defender, according to 90min.
Nayef Aguerd disappointment for Newcastle, boost for West Ham
In our view, Nayef Aguerd joining West Ham United is a boost for the Hammers and a blow for Newcastle United.
The 26-year-old Morocco international is a very good defender who would make West Ham better.
The Rennes star can only get better in the coming years.
After all, Aguerd is 26 now, and his best years are ahead of him.
West Ham will aim to finish in the Europa League places in the Premier League table next season, and the presence of Aguerd could help them in that quest.
Aguerd made 31 appearances in Ligue 1 for Rennes last season.
The Moroccan scored two goals and gave two assists in those games.
Receive exclusive football transfer news and updates twice a week to your mailbox
