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title: "Virals: West Ham ‘really interested’ in Serie A ace Gerard Deulofeu"
canonical: "https://readwestham.com/2022/03/22/virals-west-ham-really-interested-in-serie-a-ace-gerard-deulofeu/"
type: "post"
language: "en-GB"
author: "Dan Clubbe"
section: "West Ham News"
published: "2022-03-22T19:00:00Z"
modified: "2022-03-22T19:00:00Z"
---

# Virals: West Ham ‘really interested’ in Serie A ace Gerard Deulofeu

[West Ham](https://readwestham.com/2022/03/22/pundit-claims-epl-club-jumps-out-as-possible-destination-for-declan-rice/) are reportedly keen on signing Udinese attacking midfielder [Gerard Deulofeu](https://readwestham.com/2022/03/10/virals-west-ham-have-initiated-contact-to-sign-gerard-deulofeu/).

The Hammers have been [extensively linked](https://www.calciomercato.com/news/deulofeu-e-tornato-super-la-verita-sul-milan-e-l-offerta-da-20-m-56285) with the 28-year-old in recent weeks and the interest appears to have stepped up.

Boasting previous [Premier League experience](https://www.sofascore.com/player/gerard-deulofeu/96372) from spells with Watford and Everton, the Spaniard would have no problem adapting to life as an Iron.

According to a report from journalist [Nico Schira](https://twitter.com/NicoSchira/status/1506043767089995781), as cited by [West Ham News & Views](https://twitter.com/WestHamViews_/status/1506233992248541185) on Twitter, David Moyes is extremely keen on Deulofeu.

> West Ham are really interested in signing Udinese midfielder Gerard Deulofeu this summer.
>
> The Hammers had a scout in attendance during Udinese's 2-1 loss to Napoli last week. The 28 year old scored in that game.
>
> \[[@NicoSchira](https://twitter.com/NicoSchira?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)\] [#WHUFC](https://twitter.com/hashtag/WHUFC?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [#COYI](https://twitter.com/hashtag/COYI?src=hash&ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw) [pic.twitter.com/rkn0a8k2FC](https://t.co/rkn0a8k2FC)
>
> — West Ham News & Views (@WestHamViews\_) [March 22, 2022](https://twitter.com/WestHamViews_/status/1506233992248541185?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw)

Schira claims that West Ham are ‘really interested’ in signing the [four-cap](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gerard-deulofeu/nationalmannschaft/spieler/129476/verein_id/3375) Spain ace amidst [interest elsewhere](https://www.udineseblog.it/articolo/rassegna-stampa/messaggero-veneto-il-derby-di-siviglia-per-deulofeu/9/249190) from Sevilla and Real Betis.

So far this season the ex-Barcelona youngster – previously [hailed](https://www.express.co.uk/sport/football/586943/Roberto-Martinez-Gerard-Deulofeu-Everton-Barcelona-4-2m-Transfer-Enormous-Talent) an ‘enormous talent’ by Roberto Martinez – has [scored nine times and provided two assists](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gerard-deulofeu/leistungsdaten/spieler/129476) in 26 appearances across all competitions.

### READ LIVERPOOL VERDICT

Valued at £9million and under contract in Italy until 2024 ([Transfermarkt](https://www.transfermarkt.co.uk/gerard-deulofeu/marktwertverlauf/spieler/129476)), it won’t be easy to land the Spaniard this summer.

However, it’s clear to see why Moyes would be been given the calibre of player, current form and the [lack of impact](https://www.sofascore.com/player/nikola-vlasic/357596) made by Nikola Vlasic in a similar role.

At the right price and salary, adding Deulofeu to the London Stadium [squad](https://www.whufc.com/players/713) would be a no brainer for the Hammers.