Separate sources have confirmed that a move is being orchestrated for former club captain Kurt Zouma. HITC report that West Ham United are prepared to let him leave for a nominal fee provided the Saudi Pro League Club concerned agree to pay all of his wages.
The Hammers had apparently already offered Zouma as part of the deal to sign Jean-Clair Todibo from Nice but the French club baulked at paying the player’s £100,000+weekly wages.
Importantly, the news source reveals that ‘A medical has already been booked’ – we are unsure quite how Zouma’s well-documented knee problems will be approached as he will surely fail a traditional medical. Talks between West Ham United and the pro-league club concerned -which has not been revealed at this stage -are understood to be ongoing.
Whilst he only has 12 months remaining at West Ham, the new contract under discussion will be for significantly longer and therefore financially attractive to Zouma himself.
A prerequisite for bringing in Centre Back reinforcements, the sale of either Zouma or Aguerd will allow a significant upgrade to be made in what is a crucial area. Anyone watching West Ham through pre season will be under no illusions of the urgency to improve our back line.
Obviously can only be a nominal fee, as he’s in the last year of his contract let’s hope he doesn’t ask for a loyalty payment , haha
It would be a deliverance if someone would take him for no fee but pay his wages.
Amen to that
Ex says we are open to let him go on a free transfer as long as they cover all his wages. Wouldn’t be a problem for Al-Qadsiah
Is it 1st April?
Need to add a back hander for the medical team.
Listen if we can offload Zouma , they pay his wages it’s a win-win . A nominal fee would be the icing on the cake . Hope they take him and he goes .
100% agreed, Mark
even a loan with us covering 30% of his wages would be excellent deal
Have to admit I’ve never understood football medicals! Players pass them when they are injured!! Didn’t arsenal sign someone with a broken back?
What! No way lol. We know the Spuds sign no Necks all the time 🤣