West Han United have reportedly entered the race to sign Erick Pulgar from Bologna this summer.
According to claims from Chilean news outlet Canal de Futbol, the Hammers are the latest side to have established an interest in signing the midfielder, who enjoyed an impressive season for both club and country.
Pulgar had a strong campaign in Italy with Bologna, earning him a place in the Chile squad for their Copa America campaign earlier on in the summer.
The 25-year-old was a key player for his national team and turned in some impressive performances in the middle of the park, helping Reinaldo Rueda’s men to the semi-finals of the tournament.
Canal de Futbol, an outlet in Pulgar’s homeland, now claims that Manuel Pellegrini is keen to link up with his compatriot at the London Stadium ahead of next season.
The report states that the midfielder would be signed with the view of replacing Declan Rice, but the Hammers are unlikely to sell their prized asset just weeks before the transfer window slams shut.
However, with Serie A club Sassuolo pushing hard to sign Pedro Obiang from West Ham, a void in the middle of the park may just need to be filled, and Pulgar has seemingly emerged as an option.
