West Ham are believed to have shown a desire to sign Sevilla striker Munir this summer up until deadline day.
The Hammers were in the market for a centre-forward to support Michail Antonio following Sebastien Haller’s departure in January.
Despite strengthening multiple areas of David Moyes’ squad, no recognised frontman was forthcoming.
According to agent Valdi, speaking to ABC, as cited by RumorsTransfersNews24/7 on Twitter, the Irons were keen on signing the 26-year-old.
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The representative of the four times capped Morocco ace has claimed: “In England, both Crystal Palace and West Ham showed a lot of interest until the last day of the market.”
Signed from Barcelona in 2019, last season Munir scored four and assisted two goals in 24 La Liga outings.
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Valued at £9million and under contract in Spain until 2023 (Transfermarkt), the mooted £8.5million asking price would’ve represented value for money.
Believed to be available on a loan with an option to buy, it’s perhaps somewhat surprising the Hammers didn’t pull the trigger on this deal.
Albeit far from an eye-catching goal record, Munir possesses qualities that would lend themselves to at the very least offering support to Antonio throughout the season.
