West Ham are reportedly set to battle for the ‘cut price’ capture of Wolves winger Adama Traore.
The 25-year-old has been heavily linked with a move away from Molineux as Tottenham and Liverpool both eye a move.
However, the Hammers are now viewed as ‘stiff competition’ for the speedy Spaniard’s signature.
That’s according to a report from The Telegraph, as cited by Sky Sports Premier League on Twitter.
West Ham are set to join Tottenham in a battle to sign Adama Traore in a "cut-price" deal from Wolves, according to reports 📰
— Sky Sports Premier League (@SkySportsPL) January 3, 2022
The report claims that Wolves have ‘slashed their asking price’ for the eight times capped Spain ace.
So far this season the man once hailed as ‘undefendable’ by Jurgen Klopp has failed to contribute directly to a goal in 19 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £25.2million and under contract in the Midlands until 2023 (Transfermarkt), signing Traore for the mooted £20million would represent value for money.
However, despite possessing all the tools to be a phenomenal player at the top level, the Spaniard has rarely honed his natural talents effectively.
Whilst Irons’ boss David Moyes would back himself to bring the best out of the flying winger, spending any amount on a player with a career-high 13 goal contributions at the top-level would be an unnecessary risk.
Linked elsewhere with a move for Aston Villa forward Anwar El Ghazi, the Dutchman would appear to be a more reliable option at present.
