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According to reports, West Ham United are monitoring the situation of Sevilla striker Youssef En-Nesyri, but they have yet to make an official offer for the Moroccan international. Various other clubs, including AC Milan, are also interested in securing En-Nesyri’s services.
The Hammers’ long-standing interest in the striker was believed to have intensified with the appointment of Julen Lopetegui as their new manager, given their previous working relationship at Sevilla.
However, the latest reports suggest that En-Nesyri’s attention has been caught by interest from the Middle East, with the striker more inclined towards a move in that direction rather than entertaining offers from multiple Premier League suitors.
West Ham’s pursuit of En-Nesyri could potentially face a significant obstacle if the Saudi Pro League emerges as a competing force, similar to the situations encountered in their attempts to sign Luis Guilherme and Fabricio Bruno.
While the interest from Saudi Arabia contributed to the collapse of the proposed deal for Flamengo defender Fabricio Bruno, and threatened the move for Palmeiras attacker Luis Guilherme, the latter transfer now appears to be on the verge of completion after the Brazilian passed his medical.
If West Ham have not made a concrete bid for En-Nesyri, they could arguably only blame themselves for missing out on the player if they genuinely desire his services. Otherwise, En-Nesyri might become another player who is endlessly linked with a move to the London Stadium but never actually arrives.
Given En-Nesyri’s success under Lopetegui at Sevilla and the Spanish club’s financial pressures, the Moroccan striker appears to be a logical target for West Ham, who are in need of reinforcements in the striker department.
However, it is possible that En-Nesyri is not among the top priorities on the list of targets agreed upon by Lopetegui and Tim Steidten, with a bid only potentially forthcoming if the likes of Tammy Abraham and Samu Omorodion prove unattainable.