West Ham have reportedly ‘probed’ the representatives of Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne.
The Hammers have been linked with the 30-year-old alongside interest from Newcastle United and MLS side Toronto FC.
Despite seemingly nearing a move to the Canadian club, Insigne’s future beyond the end of this season remains in the balance.
According to a report from Corriere della Sera (via Sport Witness), as cited by West Ham News & Views on Twitter, West Ham could still strike for the Italian.
West Ham have 'probed' the agent of Napoli star Lorenzo Insigne over his availability in the summer.
The Hammers would be interested in bringing the 30 year old to London, however Toronto FC are seen as the favourites.
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— West Ham News & Views (@WestHamViews_) December 29, 2021
The report claims that West Ham have been among the suitors for the 53-cap ace but failed to meet the ‘much higher’ salary demands required.
So far this season Insigne has scored five times and provided six assists in 18 appearances across all competitions – taking the diminutive forward to an astonishing 114 goals and 91 assists in 415 outings for the Naples club.
READ WEST HAM VERDICT
Valued at £31.5million and out of contract next summer (Transfermarkt) opportunities to sign a player of this quality for free do not come around often.
However, free agents often mean high wages and the club should be reticent about breaking the bank for a player who will be 31 by the start of the 2022/23 campaign.
Albeit the Italian has all the attributes to be an unmitigatng success at the London Stadium, this could be a deal best watched for the Hammers.
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