West Ham midfielder Manuel Lanzini is reportedly ‘feeding’ the possibility of making a return to River Plate.
The 29-year-old ace is believed to be on the radar of the Argentinian table topping side every summer and the upcoming transfer market is expected to be no different.
Having previously appeared on 89 occasions for River, Lanzini has admitted a desire to return to the club one day.
Manuel Lanzini wants to return to River Plate. @DistasioNicolas pic.twitter.com/fSDlehD5k1
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According to a report from La Pagina Millonaria, a recent meeting between the Argentine and the club’s vice-president Matian Patanian has sparked hope of an impending reunion.
The report claims that whilst a deal is ‘quite difficult’ to achieve, there is hope that River could take the five-cap ace back.
So far this season Lanzini – hailed as ‘class’ by Martin Tyler – has scored six times and registered three assists in 34 appearances across all competitions.
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Valued at £9million and under contract at the London Stadium until 2023 (Transfermarkt), the so-called ‘prodigal son’ could depart for a small fee in the not too distant future.
However, having been somewhat reborn under David Moyes in recent months, it seems unlikely that the Irons would sanction a cheap departure this summer.
Whilst the reunion seems inevitable, it may have to wait until next year to become a reality.
