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Hammers face Premier League competition for playmaker

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West Ham reportedly faces stiff competition for Real Betis playmaker Nabil Fekir following his impressive start to the season.

The 28-year-old, who has chipped in with two goals and as many assists in nine games in all competitions, is tied down in Spain until 2023.

Betis are understood to be keen to hand him fresh terms at the Estadio Benito Villamarin, but Fichajes claim he could be tempted to depart in 2022.

Premier League trio West Ham, Arsenal and Everton are all said to be chasing the playmaker.

And while they insist that Fekir is happy in Andalusia, a big contract offer could convince the midfielder to make the move to the Premier League.

Fekir joined the youth academy of Olympique Lyonnais at the age of 12, and two years later he was released for not being strong enough. He rejoined Vaulx-en-Velin and continued his youth career at Saint-Priest. Lyon resigned him again in 2011 and he made his first-team debut in 2013.

In 2019 Fekir signed a four-year contract with Spanish club Real Betis for an initial fee of €19.75 million and €10 million in add-ons. Lyon will receive 20% of any future sale of the player and as part of the deal.

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