The Italian is reportedly keen on leaving West Ham United.
Calciomercato has intimated that media criticism is among the reasons why Simone Zaza is keen to quit West Ham United in January.
The 25-year-old joined West Ham on a season-long loan from Juventus back in August.
But the Italian striker’s first couple of months in the Premier League have been underwhelming to say the least.
Zaza is yet to score or manage an assist in any of his five games for the club so far and although it is very early, the signs so far are not hugely promising.
The Guardian reported after his arrival that West Ham signed a deal which would obligate them to pay a club-record £24 million for Zaza when his loan agreement expires.
Spanish newspaper Levante-emv reported this week that Valencia wanted to sign the Italy international in January and although it remains to be seen if that materialises, Calciomercato have given reasons why he might look to leave the Hammers this winter.
The Italian publication claims that “criticism from the tabloids” has not made Zaza feel overly welcome in England, and that is one of the motivating factors behind his desire to quit.
As mentioned above, it is perhaps too early in the day to write off Zaza as a flop after only four Premier League games – three of which were starts – because he might well just need a goal or two before he takes off.
West Ham travel to Crystal Palace on Saturday evening.
West Ham United’s Simone Zaza in the bubbles before the match
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