Transfer rumours reach far and wide as rich Premier League sides look across the four corners of the globe in search of affordable upgrades to retain their status in the top flight. With such outrageous domestic and European prices being quoted to increasingly desperate clubs, no wonder more ‘exotic’ markets are scouted.
Whether or not there is any truth in the rumour- as reported by sportwitness.co.uk – that West Ham are looking to South America for a player upgrade is another issue. The report is based on Argentine outlet el intransigente‘s own article suggesting:
“An important English club has Milton Delgado in its sights”-
And later confirming “The youth begin to attract the attention of several teams abroad. And that’s why the alarms were now set off … after it became known that West Ham of England would be a strong candidate to bid .. for the 2026 season.”
Milton Delgado – one to watch for the future
Which may be all very well, but another young midfielder could not be suggested as a Hammers priority for the January window: the 20 year old may well be one to watch for the summer though, once West Ham’s league status is clarified.
The defensive midfielder is a hugely talented option for the future, and affordable as reported:
“Delgado’s contract is until December 2028. El Intransigente report his release clause as of today is $15m [€12.7m] and Boca Juniors are looking for a similar amount to sanction his sale”.
About £11 million for a top-draw youngster should definitely be the direction of travel for West Ham seeking to pick up and develop talent, rather than paying the £40 million for Mateus Fernandes: Grabbing these hugely talented youngsters on the way up is a recipe for financial success after the dreadful recruiting of past-it players at big money prices.
It is of course dependent upon the club retaining its Premier League status.
By the time West Ham get their act together, he will be a £40m player and the opportunity passed.
after the fiasco with Guilherme, constant club complaints about wanting to recoup their money to buy PL ready players, shoddy treatment with nobody taking responsibility for his development, WHU are not going to be a beacon of light to top-drawer South American youngsters. Unless they have a hole in the head.