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Sky Sports: Irons chase hottest property in Holland

Irons chase hottest property in Dutch football

According to a report from Sky Sports, West Ham are eyeing a move for AZ Alkmaar’s in-form striker Vangelis Pavlidis ahead of the summer transfer window.

Sky Germany have indicated that the Greek forward may be on the move this summer, with several Bundesliga clubs and Premier League side Brighton also interested in his services.

It is estimated that it would require around €18 million to lure the 25-year-old away from AZ Alkmaar. However, Pavlidis’s impressive goal-scoring record in the Eredivisie makes him a valuable asset at a relatively low price.

West Ham’s director of football, Tim Steideten, reportedly holds a high regard for the player. Additionally, Hammers defender Konstantinos Mavropanos shares a close friendship with Pavlidis, which could potentially sway the deal in West Ham’s favour.

The player is also well known to The hammers having faced us during last seasons European campaign.

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Irons chase Pavlidis thought to be the hottest property in Dutch football

Pavlidis currently leads the scoring charts in the Dutch top flight. He has netted 24 goals in 22 games, making him a highly sought-after talent across Europe.

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Kris Gonzo (commonly known to the West Ham community as Gonzo) is the co-founder of Hammers Chat (established 2014) and the lead video content creator and columnist for Claret and Hugh.

With over a decade of professional sports media experience, he is a frequent West Ham United analyst and contributor for Sky Sports News, BBC Football Focus, and BBC Radio 5 Live. He previously served as an official video and content creator for West Ham United FC during the club's tenure at Upton Park and featured in the official documentary commemorating the historic final game at the Boleyn Ground.

A lifelong Hammer since the legendary 10-0 victory over Bury, when he isn't providing daily match analysis on the Hammers Chat YouTube Channel or broadcasting on X (@GONZObignose), he can be found walking his dog and restoring classic pinball machines.