Hammers close in on Kudus team mate
Interest from Premier League clubs in Nordsjaelland winger has prompted West Ham to inquire about signing the 19-year-old Ghanaian international, Ibrahim Osman.
The Irons have emerged as the front runners in pursuing Osman from the Norwegian side, even though Brighton, Wolves, and Crystal Palace had expressed interest in January. Originally, West Ham were reportedly waiting for the sale of Said Benrahma before making a move, but circumstances have forced us to take action.
Nordsjaelland are believed to set the asking price at a minimum of £13 million, but they might hold out for £18 million for their 19-year-old starlet.
Many supporters are optimistic that the Ghanaian connection with current West Ham attacker Mohammed Kudus could play a role in bringing another promising talent to London Stadium before the transfer window closes. Osman is a product of the same youth academy in Ghana as Kudus.
Hammers close in on Kudus Ghanaian team mate Ibrahim Osman.
However, comparisons between the two players may end with their common origins. Whilst Osman is a skilled dribbler and adept at moving with the ball, he lacks the strength and power of his compatriot, Kudus. Additionally, Kudus has far superior shooting accuracy, so West Ham would be investing in the potential of Osman with this deal.
Since making his debut for Nordsjaelland in February 2023, the young player has impressed in the Norwegian first division, amassing 39 appearances with five assists and four goals.
*Danish side. If he were from the Norwegian league he would be a lot cheaper, as we struggle immensly to get good value from player sales😅
How is it that we have the same age players in our academy that won’t get a look in and have about the same potential but now we see a 19 year old who has been given a handful of games and seem to be paying swag full for him. Will Moyes play him or not like our youngsters?