West Ham have reportedly made a £10m bid for Lorient forward Alexis Claude-Maurice, according to Sky Sports.
The player who turned 21 today has scored 14 goals and made 4 assists in 35 appearances for Lorient last season in Ligue 2 who finished sixth.
Two weeks ago Arsenal were linked with the France U20 international but the report suggests that it is now West Ham who have shown serious interest.
Lorient missed out on promotion and Claude-Maurice who has a contract with his club until June 2021 is expected to be allowed to leave to seek a higher level of football next season. He has largely played out wide on the left for his club side, but some believe that, long term, his position will be through the middle.
West Ham may face competition from Ligue 1, with Lille eyeing him as a replacement for Nicolas Pepe. He has also been scouted by Arsenal , Manchester United , Liverpool, Norwich City and Bayern Munich – and Monaco also.
I know it’s youtube but he looks one hell of a player. Top class finishing, not afraid to shoot, brave on the ball, very agile and versatile. Definitely worth a punt at 10m.
This is the sort of deal I want to happen!! Get it done.
Isn’t it weird though how a large portion of fans desperate for this to go through would most likely be up in arms if we were trying to sign a youngster from the Championship, which is a stronger league.
We’re a strange bunch.
Its the value. For example grealish was rated at 30m and only scored 6 goals and doesn’t beat people or put away chances like this fella.