West Ham United attacking midfielder Pablo Fornals may already have an agreement with Sevilla to join the Spanish club this summer.
That is according to a report from Mundo Deportivo.
It states that Sevilla are in negotiations to buy Pablo Fornals from West Ham and there is a possibility that personal terms have already been agreed.
David Moyes looks like he still has use for the 27-year-old, playing him in the Hammers’ 3-1 win against Chelsea last Sunday.
Fornals made just 17 starts in the Premier League last season, so the chance to join another club in his homeland and feature more regularly may appeal to him.
West Ham should think twice before selling Pablo Fornals
Fornals could be an important figure for West Ham this season, depending on what happens with Lucas Paqueta. Therefore, perhaps the east London club should not be too quick to ditch the Spaniard.
He does have his strengths, with West Ham legend Tony Gale describing his work rate as “phenomenal”.
Again, though, a lot could depend on what Fornals wants. If the Spain international pushes for a move to Sevilla or someone else, then Moyes may decide it is best to let him go.
While keeping him around makes sense, especially because of the Paqueta situation, it will not be the end of the world if he does depart.
West Ham have already lost Declan Rice this summer, their former captain, and are getting on just fine without him after beating London rivals Chelsea.
James Ward-Prowse has come into the side and made an instant impact, setting up two of the Hammers’ goals against Mauricio Pochettino’s men. Should Fornals leave as well, there is no reason why they cannot find a new signing who can arrive and do what Ward-Prowse has done in a West Ham shirt.
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