West Ham are reportedly considering a summer move for Osasuna midfielder Jon Moncayola.
That’s according to a report from Spanish outlet AS, as cited by West Ham Extra on Twitter.
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The report claims both the Hammers and Premier League rivals Crystal Palace are monitoring the 23-year-old having impressed in La Liga this season.
Furthermore, the same report states numerous clubs from across Europe are also keen on the Spain Under 21 international – with a €12m (10.3m) release clause in his contract ready to be met.
This season, Moncayola scored twice in 37 appearances across all competitions – earning an average Sofascore rating of 6.76 in 36 La Liga outings.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Signing an additional midfielder to supplement Declan Rice and Tomas Soucek must be held alongside a striker arrival at the London Stadium this summer.
David Moyes relied heavily upon the combative duo last term – a reliance that would be stretched given the additional workload brought on by Europa League demands.
Valued at just £2.7m (Transfermarkt) and uncapped at senior level, Moncayola may be a rather underwhelming signing, however, as was Soucek and Coufal – both of whom have worked out exceptionally well in east London.
It’s important to bear in mind the first priority this summer must remain a striker arrival – a position that is likely to see an expensive outlay.
Therefore, signing a midfielder for around the £10m mark would leave enough in the coffers for strength in other areas.
