West Ham have been sensationally linked with a fair few star names down the years without pulling off the major coup.
This summer transfer window has already provided its first outrageous rumour as Irons’ manager David Moyes looks to bolster a squad fit for additional workload from Europa League football.
One position Moyes is likely to prioritise is in the forward areas having allowed Sebastien Haller to leave the club in January unreplaced.
Remarkably, a report from Spanish outlet Estadio Deportivo, as cited by West Ham Central on Twitter, has claimed the Hammers are interested in signing Alexis Sanchez.
Twitter: West Ham and Sevilla are in a battle to sign Alexis Sanchez – @Estadio_ED (@WestHam_Central)
The 32-year-old former Arsenal ace is also wanted by La Liga side Sevilla, who are said to be in ‘battle’ with West Ham for the 133-cap Chile international.
Under contract until 2023 with Inter Milan, the versatile forward, described as one of the ‘top forwards in Europe’ by Xavi, played a key role as the San Siro giants lifted the 2020/21 Serie A title – scoring seven times and assisting on seven others in 30 league outings.
There has since been fallout in Milan as manager Antonio Conte left the club amid speculation of an exodus on the playing front – citing struggling finances.
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Albeit a longshot, signing the £6.75million valued Chilean would be a huge coup for the Irons this summer.
Whilst the all-action, high intensity and compelling displays could be in the rearview mirror, there’s no doubt West Ham would be landing a high-quality operator.
Perhaps the biggest worry would be the astronomical wages Sanchez would demand – likely to top any current player within the squad.
