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West Ham handed £8.4million discount boost as Noussair Mazraoui update emerges

Mon 22 July 2024 21:10, UK

Bayern Munich could lower their asking price for Noussair Mazraoui by as much as £8.4million amid interest from West Ham, according to Sky Sports Germany.

The German news outlet reported that Bayern originally wanted £25.2million but could now accept a deal between £16.8million and £21million, with the Hammers putting him at the top of their transfer list.

While the 26-year-old’s contract runs until 2026, the Irons and Manchester United have begun concrete talks, with it being understood that Mazraoui is open to a Premier League move .

West Ham United handed crucial Noussair Mazraoui transfer boost

Julen Lopetegui is still searching for new transfers to bring to the London Stadium, putting his own spin on the current squad.

Mazraoui’s versatility, possessing the ability to play on both flanks, would be an exciting prospect despite having a lack of game time for the Bundesliga giants.

He has made just 55 appearances since signing for Bayern as a free agent in the summer of 2022, being kept out of the starting XI by midfielder Joshua Kimmich for much of the last two league campaigns.

This should not be a concern for those at the London Stadium, however, with the right-back being a well-established international player with Morocco, boasting 23 appearances for his nation.

While £25.2million could have been a bit of a stretch for the Hammers, with him likely to play a backup role to Vladimir Coufal and Emerson, £16.8million looks to be a much fairer deal.

West Ham have been linked with a move for Noussair Mazraoui

If Lopetegui can help him rediscover the form he showed during his time at Ajax, West Ham will have a very talented player on their hands, one that can make an impact at both ends of the pitch.

It will also push the two current full-backs, Coufal and Emerson, to perform better for the Hammers, who may have become too comfortable during the 2023/24 campaign.

In other West Ham news, a Fulham twist has emerged in the Hammers’ bid to sign Crysencio Summerville from Leeds United.

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