West Ham United are reportedly interested in signing Koni De Winter during the summer transfer window. West Ham are preparing a £13 million approach for Juventus-owned defender Koni De Winter advance of the summer transfer season, according to Calciomercato.
Hammers manager David Moyes will be eager to boost his defensive lines at the London Stadium well before start of the new season, if he remains in control. Kurt Zouma appears to be an injury-prone player every time he steps onto the pitch. Meanwhile, Angelo Ogbonna turns 35 next month, while Craig Dawson was released during the January transfer period.
And it seems that David Moyes has a certain person on his radar. But De Winter won’t be very easy to sign. Juventus does not want to lose the 19-year-old, and the source claims that if he keeps getting better, he may fetch between £13 and 18 million.
The defender was not chosen to represent Belgium in the World Cup. In the days before the tournament, he suffered a slight hamstring problem, which led him to withdraw. However, he will play a role in shaping Belgium’s future. He could end up being selected for the European Championship qualifiers, which start right after the World Cup.
De Winter will spend the 2022–23 season on loan with Empoli. Thus, the uncompromising centre back will have to wait to be signed by West Ham, Southampton, and Crystal Palace.
Koni De Winter Is Being Closely Watched By West Ham
The young Belgian is now on loan from Juventus to Empoli for the season, and he has already made an impression. According to Calciomercato, the Hammers might entice him away from the Old Lady before the start of the next season. De Winter can play centre defence, central midfield, or even full back.
In 13 Serie A games this season, the 20-year-old has made an average of 1.1 tackles and 4.1 clearances per game. Also, he has an 86% completion percentage on 35.8 passes per game and an average of 1.2 aerial duels won each game (Who Scored).
As a true athlete, the Belgian is a physically frightening figure at 6 feet 2 inches tall. He seems to have all he needs to succeed in the Premier League, despite his young. Koni De Winter would represent fantastic value for West Ham at, say, for £13 million. This summer, West Ham ought to be able to prevail in the competition for the outstanding 20-year-old.
Other Transfer Updates for West Ham
At the completion of the current campaign, West Ham is rumoured to be interested in signing Juventus defender Federico Gati. West Ham is monitoring his situation and may take advantage of the opportunity to lure him away from Juventus. The two Premier League teams’ potential interest in the defender, who is allegedly valued at €30 million (£26 million), will be exciting to observe.
In order for Gati’s career to advance at this point, he has to play frequently. If Juventus is unable to guarantee him a starting position, he should think about leaving in order to pursue consistent playing time. West Ham have also been extremely awful defensively, so West Ham are keeping an sharp watch to sign Federico Gati.
