West Ham get Romano ‘Here we go’ for Edson Alvarez as signing spree begins
Robin Bairner
- Updated: 7 Aug 2023 12:13 BST
- 3 min read
West Ham United will make Ajax midfielder Edson Alvarez their first signing of the summer transfer window, with Fabrizio Romano announcing that the deal has been completed.
Football transfer news specialist Romano has said that there is a verbal agreement in place with Ajax over a transfer and that an operation with a total of €40.5 million has been agreed with the Eredivisie side.
Having sold Declan Rice to Arsenal for an upfront fee of €116m plus bonuses early this summer, David Moyes finally has a replacement for the England international days before West Ham kick their Premier League campaign off against Bournemouth.
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Romano reports: “Edson Alvarez to West Ham, here we go! Verbal agreement with Ajax for total package around £34/35m fee.
“Alvarez will fly to London in the next 24 hours in order to undergo medical tests and sign contracts.
“Personal terms agreed as revealed on Saturday.”
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West Ham have found the going difficult during the summer window, with Moyes’ side frustrated at being quoted inflated prices on players from clubs aware they have cash to burn following the Rice deal.
Nevertheless, the Hammers hold big ambitions for the end of the summer transfer window, with as many as six players being targeted by West Ham boss Moyes, according to 90Min.
Among the latest players to be linked with transfers to West Ham are Manchester United pair Harry Maguire and Scott McTominay, and Chelsea striker Armando Broja, with Moyes willing to explore the loan market.
West Ham, who will compete in the Europa League this season after winning the Conference League last term, certainly have ample room in their squad for additions, having also sold Arthur Masuaku to Besiktas, while Manuel Lanzini was allowed to leave on a free transfer and join River Plate in his native Argentina.
