West Ham midfielder Edson Álvarez could still have a route back into Nuno Espírito Santo’s side, according to a fresh report about the manager’s stance.
Claret & Hugh reports that an agent involved in Álvarez’s previous move to Fenerbahçe said: “Nuno really likes him [Álvarez] and told West Ham he doesn’t mind if he stays.”
That is an account of Nuno’s position from a third party, rather than a public declaration from the head coach.
Edson Alvarez West Ham return moves into focus
The outlet also relays information attributed to ExWHUEmployee that Álvarez has returned to training with Nuno’s group.
It adds that West Ham rejected summer cash offers because they fell below the club’s valuation.
That develops the picture behind our earlier coverage of West Ham’s decision to retain Álvarez and Soungoutou Magassa until January.
Remaining at the club settled his immediate transfer situation. Earning a playing role is the next challenge.
Selection would provide the clearest answer
Álvarez offers another experienced midfield option, but his reported return to the group does not guarantee a place in the matchday squad.
Arne Engels, Divine Mukasa, Lewis Orford and Mohamadou Kanté have all featured in West Ham’s midfield plans.
For Nuno, the question is whether Álvarez can contribute to that group as the Championship campaign resumes.
For the player, the opportunity is to turn training involvement into competitive minutes. A place in a future squad would provide stronger evidence of his reintegration than transfer speculation alone.
