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title: "Alan Hutton urges West Ham to take transfer ‘risk’ on Adama Traore"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2022-01-05T19:00:00Z"
modified: "2022-01-05T19:00:00Z"
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# Alan Hutton urges West Ham to take transfer ‘risk’ on Adama Traore

Former Premier League defender Alan Hutton has urged [West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2022/01/05/virals-west-ham-interested-in-barcelona-forward-memphis-depay/) to take a ‘risk’ on Wolves ace [Adama Traore](https://readwestham.com/2022/01/03/virals-west-ham-set-to-battle-for-cut-price-adama-traore-transfer/).

This comes after the Hammers were [linked](https://www.telegraph.co.uk/football/2022/01/02/bruno-lage-wants-three-new-wolves-players-owners-say-club/) with a £20million move for the 25-year-old this week as the Midlands club looks to finally cash in.

Blessed with explosive power and pace, the [eight-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adama-traore/nationalmannschaft/spieler/204103/verein_id/3375) Spain international has all the makings of an elite performer.

Speaking to [Football Insider](https://www.footballinsider247.com/west-ham-told-to-complete-unbelievable-traore-deal-as-wolves-asking-price-crashes-by-32m-pundit/), Hutton suggested that Traore could be the ace in the pack for the Irons.

> I think managers, when you look at the likes of Adama and what he actually brings to the table, on any given day he could give you a bit of magic that could win you a game. I totally get why people need someone like him in their squad, I totally get it. We’re talking about a guy who’s physically unbelievable. His pace is unbelievable. He’s got everything, technique, but you just have to look at his stats. At £20million, I think that’s worth it. If you can get Traore for £20million, I think that’s worth the risk. Bring him into the club and see if you can unlock his potential.

This season Traore has [failed to contribute directly to a goal](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adama-traore/leistungsdaten/spieler/204103) in 20 appearances – earning a [7.04 Sofascore rating](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adama-traore/leistungsdaten/spieler/204103) from 18 Premier League outings in the process.

### READ WEST HAM VERDICT

Valued at £25.2million and under contract at Molineux until 2023 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/adama-traore/marktwertverlauf/spieler/204103)), there can be little doubt that the winger is a bargain at £20million.

However, as David Moyes looks to fine-tune the [squad](https://www.whufc.com/teams/first-team/squad) at the London Stadium with smart additions, splashing out on a player that often flatters to deceive may not be the wisest move.

Despite the [obvious potential](https://www.whoscored.com/Players/140088/Show/Adama-Traor%C3%A9), West Ham would be best served to concentrate on a striker and centre-back at present.