It appears as though David Moyes will finally fortify his defense. A new development about Konstantinos Mavropanos suggests that David Moyes may finally improve the backline at West Ham United after missing out on Harry Maguire.
Only James Ward-Prowse and Edson Alvarez have been signed by the Hammers as reinforcements thus far. Now, though, it appears that they have acquired another. According to Fabrizio Romano, VfB Stuttgart’s Mavropanos will have a physical since the London club is looking to add a center-back this summer.
According to reports, a deal of €20 million has been reached, plus € 5 million in add-ons, with 10% of the sum going to Mavropanos’ old team and West Ham’s rivals, Arsenal. After receiving a negative response from Maguire of Manchester United, the Hammers resorted to the former Gunner. The England international’s choice, despite having a contract with the Red Devils, is what, according to reports, caused the transfer to fall through.
However, as West Ham attempts to avoid the upheaval of a relegation battle this season and enjoy the pleasures of mid-table, at the very least, Moyes appears to have finally gotten his defender. They did, of course, draw with Bournemouth on the first day of the season, which they may view as laying the groundwork for future success. It’s fair to argue that West Ham needed defensive reinforcements this summer after allowing 55 goals last season, which was the ninth-worst record in the league. And Mavropanos could end up being the best option.
Mavropanos Skipped Training In Stuttgart
Konstantinos Mavropanos, a target for West Ham United, was reportedly missing from Stuttgart training in preparation for a transfer to the London Stadium, according to Felix Arnold. According to a tweet from a BILD reporter, the Greek international’s negotiations with West Ham are “well advanced” and he has already arrived in London to finalize the transfer.
The former Arsenal defender’s transfer to West Ham is getting very closer, and with the Greek in the city to complete the deal, it appears to be all but done. All summer long, the Hammers have been searching for a center back. They moved fast to negotiate Mavropanos’ transfer to the London Stadium after a deal for Harry Maguire appeared to have fallen through.
Following his transfer from Arsenal to Stuttgart in 2022, he has rapidly established himself as one of the top young center backs in the Bundesliga. Although Moyes was interested in Maguire, the Daily Mail asserted that Moyes is conscious of the necessity to move on from the Manchester United player and act fast in the market.
His swift ball stealing from a sprinting forward demonstrates his dynamism and athleticism, both of which will be quite helpful to the Hammers. Many people believed Mavropanos’ Premier League career was ended after he left the Gunners, but under Moyes, he will try to establish himself as a top playmaker.
