West Ham have reportedly made a ‘concrete’ move for Wolves winger Adama Traore.
The 25-year-old star has struggled to make the desired impact in the Midlands this season but continues to be linked to a host of Premier League clubs.
Touted with a move to Liverpool and Tottenham previously, the Hammers would appear to be the leading candidates to sign the Spaniard.
That’s according to a report from Football Insider, as cited on Twitter.
🚨 FI SOURCES! 🚨
– West Ham have registered their interest in signing Adama Traore. 📲
– Moyes wants him to provide cover and competition for Antonio. 🛠
– Spurs also want Traore – but as a wing-back option. ❤️🔥
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— Football Insider (@footyinsider247) January 12, 2022
The report claims that West Ham have ‘registered their interest’ in the eight-cap Spain ace and could look to Traore to offer ‘competition’ for Michail Antonio.
This season the man once hailed as a ‘fantastic talent’ by Tim Sherwood is yet to directly contribute to a goal in 21 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £25.2million and under contract at Molineux until 2023 (Transfermarkt), the mooted £18million price tag would represent a bargain deal.
Despite the obvious misfiring in front of goal, Traore possesses all the attributes required to be a major addition to David Moyes’ squad.
Albeit not a natural centre-forward, the former Barcelona man has been employed in the role on 32 occasions during a mixed career to date.
If anyone can unlock the Spaniard’s obvious potential then it’s Moyes and if so, the Irons would have a serious talent on their hands.
